The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

Lawrence Lu's words reassured me a little, but the lingering uneasiness remained. What exactly were my stepmother and stepsister plotting? What exactly was the "evidence" they were talking about? A series of questions swirled in my mind, making me feel uneasy.

Lu Yuxuan acted quickly, mobilizing all his connections to investigate his stepmother and stepsister's recent movements. Soon, we had some leads. It turned out that his stepmother and stepsister were secretly connected to an organization called "Obsidian." This organization, ostensibly a normal trading company, was secretly involved in many shady activities, including smuggling and money laundering, making it a true commercial crime syndicate.

What shocked us even more was that the stepmother and stepsister seemed to have criminal evidence against some key figures in "Obsidian" and used it to blackmail them for their own benefit. As the industry leader, the Lu Group had touched their cake, so they wanted to join forces to deal with Lu Yuxuan.

After learning the truth, I was both angry and worried. I was angry at the cruelty of my stepmother and stepsister, who had no bottom line for money. I was also worried about the safety of Lawrence Lu and the Lu Group. After all, "Obsidian" was not a good person.

"We must obtain evidence of their crimes in order to completely crush their conspiracy!" I clenched my fists and said firmly.

Lawrence Lu gave me an appreciative look and said, “You’re right, but Obsidian is heavily guarded, and it’s not easy to get evidence.”

"I have an idea!" An idea suddenly struck me. "We can disguise ourselves as corporate spies and sneak into Obsidian. That way, we can find evidence of their crimes!"

Lawrence Lu pondered for a moment and nodded, “This is indeed a way, but it is too dangerous. I can’t let you take the risk.”

"I'm not afraid!" I grabbed his hand, my eyes determined. "For you, for the Lu Group, I'm willing to do anything!"

In the end, Lu Yuxuan was convinced by my determination. He used his connections to forge a new identity for me, presenting me as a shrewd and capable business woman. He himself would lurk beside me in another identity, secretly protecting me.

I know that a thrilling adventure is about to begin...

We developed a detailed plan. Lu Yuxuan used his connections to "introduce" me to Mr. Wang, a key member of Obsidian. Mr. Wang was a greedy and lustful man. Upon hearing that I was interested in investing in their project, he eagerly invited me to visit Obsidian headquarters.

I followed the plan, acting like a smart and strong woman, and successfully won Mr. Wang's trust. Under Mr. Wang's guidance, I visited the headquarters of "Obsidian" and asked about their internal situation indirectly.

Obsidian's headquarters was heavily guarded, with surveillance cameras and patrolling security everywhere. The atmosphere was oppressive. I remained calm on the surface, but inside, I was secretly terrified. I knew that if I wasn't careful, Lu Yuxuan and I would be doomed.

Lu Yuxuan, aliasing my assistant "Ah Xuan," followed me closely, secretly observing the situation. His sharp eyes seemed to see through all disguises and lies. Whenever I was in a dangerous situation, he would calmly help me resolve it, making me feel at ease.

However, the truth will eventually come out, and just when we were about to get to the truth, the accident happened.

That day, Mr. Wang invited me to a private party. He said it would be attended by many business leaders and would be a great opportunity to expand my network. Although I had my doubts, I agreed to avoid alerting him.

The party was held in a luxurious villa in the suburbs. With its vibrant lights, regal banquets, and elegantly dressed people, it looked like just another gathering of wealthy individuals. However, I keenly sensed a dangerous atmosphere in the air.

Sure enough, my premonition came true. After three rounds of drinks, Mr. Wang suddenly changed the subject and stared at me coldly, "Mr. Lin, we've been working together for so long, isn't it time for you to show some sincerity?"

My heart skipped a beat, knowing I'd been exposed. I feigned composure and smiled, "Mr. Wang, what do you mean by that? I don't understand."

“Don’t play dumb!” Mr. Wang slammed the table and roared, “We’ve already checked it out. You’re not an investor at all, but someone sent by Lawrence Lu to gather information!”

As soon as the words fell, a group of black-clad bodyguards rushed in from outside the door and surrounded Lawrence Lu and I. I knew something was wrong, so I held Lawrence Lu's hand tightly, ready for a desperate fight.

At this critical moment, the butler suddenly appeared. He brought a few nimble helpers and started a fierce fight with the black-clad bodyguards. In the chaos, the butler escorted Lu Yuxuan and me out of the villa. We ran all the way and finally escaped the pursuit of "Obsidian".

"Miss, son-in-law, are you okay?" the housekeeper asked anxiously.

"We're fine, thanks to your timely arrival." I said with lingering fear, "How did you know we were in danger?"

The butler smiled and said, "Miss, have you forgotten my old skills? Although I'm old, I've never neglected my training over the years, so I'm more than capable of dealing with a few minions. As for how I knew you were in danger, it's because I've been secretly protecting you!"

It turns out that while Lu Yuxuan and I were infiltrating Obsidian, the housekeeper hadn't been idle either. He'd been secretly investigating my stepmother and stepsister's whereabouts, sending people to follow them to keep track of their movements. When he learned that my stepmother and stepsister were conspiring with Obsidian to attack Lu Yuxuan and me, he immediately brought his men to support us.

"Thank you for your hard work, housekeeper." I said gratefully.

"It's my duty to protect the young lady and her husband," the butler said respectfully. "However, the people from Obsidian are cunning and cunning. Although we escaped this time, they will definitely not let us go. What should we do next?"

I pondered for a moment and said, "Now that they've figured out our identities, it'll be difficult for us to get close to them. However, this time we haven't been completely fruitless. At least we know where their lair is and have a rough idea of their background. Next, all we have to do is collect evidence of their crimes and catch them all in one fell swoop!"

The appearance of the butler gave us hope and strengthened our resolve to fight Obsidian to the end. Although our previous plans were disrupted, we were not discouraged and instead carefully formulated our next plan.

"The internal structure of the Obsidian is complex, and we know too little about them. Any rash action will only alert the enemy," Lu Yuxuan analyzed calmly. "We need to find a breakthrough, preferably one that can disintegrate them from within."

I nodded in agreement, but the Obsidian members were all cunning and cautious, and it was not easy to find their weaknesses.

Just when we were at our wit's end, the butler brought us some unexpected news. "Miss, I've heard there seems to be disunity within Obsidian, and some are dissatisfied with their actions."

"You mean... there's internal strife within Obsidian?" My eyes lit up, as if I had grabbed a life-saving straw.

The butler nodded. "I know a friend who used to work at Obsidian for a while, but he later quit because he couldn't stand their practices. Perhaps we can get some useful information from him."

At the housekeeper's introduction, we met his friend, Lao Li. Lao Li was once the financial director of Obsidian and held a lot of evidence of Obsidian's crimes. He chose to quit because he still had a conscience and did not want to continue to aid the evildoers.

"Obsidian's" actions have seriously violated the law, and they will be punished by law sooner or later. I decided to take a gamble and confessed our identities and what we were doing to Lao Li.

To my surprise, Lao Li didn't show much surprise, but instead calmly accepted it all. He told us that some people within Obsidian had long been dissatisfied with Mr. Wang's leadership, but because of his methods, they dared not speak out.

"Mr. Wang is arrogant and domineering, looking down on everyone. Many people are dissatisfied with him, but they dare not speak out." Old Li sighed. "He will do anything to make money, and many people have been driven into desperation by him. I have long wanted to leave this troubled place, but I have never had the opportunity."

Lao Li's words gave us hope and strengthened our resolve to bring down the Obsidian gang. We reached a consensus with Lao Li and decided to work together to gather evidence of the Obsidian gang's crimes and bring them to justice.

With Lao Li's help, we quickly obtained a lot of evidence of "Obsidian"'s crimes, including smuggling, money laundering, illegal fundraising, etc. This evidence was enough to completely destroy "Obsidian" and bring Mr. Wang to justice.

I looked at the heavy documents in my hands, my heart filled with excitement and emotion. This struggle has been long and difficult, but we have finally reached the final step.

"It's time to hand this evidence over to the police." I took a deep breath and said in a firm tone.

I took a deep breath, calming my excitement. I turned to look at Lawrence Lu, who was looking back at me, his eyes filled with admiration and determination. We all knew that this battle with Obsidian was finally coming to an end.

The next morning, we contacted the police and arranged a time and location for the handover of evidence. For safety reasons, we chose a crowded square in the city center for the handover and notified the media to cover the scene.

The square was bustling with activity, with no hint of an undercurrent. Lu Yuxuan and I sat in a corner of the cafe, sipping coffee and keeping a close eye on the surroundings, waiting for the police to arrive.

Time passed by, and I became more and more nervous. At this moment, my cell phone suddenly rang. It was the housekeeper calling.

"Miss, this is bad! Madam and the young lady...they know your plan and are now rushing to the square with a large group of people, trying to stop you!" The butler's tone was anxious, and it could be heard that the situation was very critical.

My heart sank, and a chill ran from the soles of my feet straight into my heart. They really wouldn't let us go!

"I understand, butler, don't worry, we will be careful." I took a deep breath and tried to keep myself calm.

After hanging up the phone, I told Lawrence Lu what happened. After hearing this, his expression became serious.

"It seems we underestimated their madness," he said in a deep voice, "However, since they dare to come, we will make sure they never return!"

We stood up and left the café, heading towards the center of the square. I knew that a final decisive battle was about to begin...