The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

The morning light streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains, but I felt no warmth. Last night's attack weighed heavily on my heart like a huge rock. The blurry figure in the surveillance footage Lu Yuxuan had retrieved lingered in my mind. Although I couldn't make out his face, his form and movements felt incredibly familiar. Could it be... him?

I shook my head violently, trying to get rid of this horrible thought. Impossible! How dare he? How dare he do such a thing!

"Lolo, what's wrong with you?" Lawrence Lu noticed my abnormality and asked with concern.

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down. "Nothing, I just didn't sleep well last night."

Lawrence Lu gently held me in his arms, “Don’t worry, I will protect you.” His tone was firm and gentle, but I could feel his anger hidden under his calm surface.

Just as we were about to have breakfast, Lawrence Lu’s phone suddenly rang. He answered the call, and his face instantly turned livid.

"What did you say?!" He practically yelled, "Get them out! I'll say it again, I won't compromise!"

He abruptly hung up the phone and slammed it down on the table. I'd never seen him so out of control before, and I couldn't help but feel a bad premonition.

"Who called? What happened?" I asked anxiously.

Lawrence Lu took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. “It’s…it’s them.”

"They? Who are they?" I was even more confused.

Lawrence Lu was silent for a moment, then slowly said: “They know…know that we have noticed their existence, and they also know that we are investigating them.”

My heart sank, a chill running from my feet to my head. They were so brazen, not only didn't they stop, but they intensified!

"What else did they say?" My voice trembled slightly.

“They…they want you to publicly apologize, admit that you plagiarized their designs, and…and leave the fashion industry forever.” Lawrence Lu clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, “Otherwise, they will continue to attack us, and even…even hurt the people you care about.”

My head buzzed, as if a bomb had exploded next to my ear. They were going to destroy me! Not only my career, but my life!

"They...how dare they?!" I was so angry that my whole body was shaking and tears flowed uncontrollably.

Lawrence Lu held me tightly in his arms, his eyes full of heartache and anger. “Don’t be afraid, Luo Luo, I won’t let them succeed!”

His voice was full of power, but I could sense that a bigger storm was brewing. I knew this was just the beginning, and a more brutal struggle was about to begin.

Lawrence Lu’s words were like a sharp sword, pulling me out of the abyss of despair. Yes, I can’t give up like this! I still have dreams and people who love me, I can’t let them down!

"Yuxuan, what are you going to do?" I wiped my tears and asked with a firm look in my eyes.

A cold light flashed in Lawrence Lu’s eyes, “I won’t tolerate them anymore! I have contacted the best legal team. They will collect evidence and bring these rats hiding in the dark to justice!”

I nodded. I knew legal recourse was necessary, but relying on the law alone wasn't enough. Since they dared to provoke me so blatantly, they must have been thoroughly prepared. I had to take the initiative to seize the initiative in this battle.

"Yuxuan, I want to..." I took a deep breath and told him my plan. "I want to hold a charity dinner and invite everyone in the fashion industry. I want to show my strength at the dinner and tell everyone that I am not someone who can be bullied!"

Lawrence Lu looked at me with some worry, "Lolo, I know you are very brave, but now is not the time to act impulsively. Since they dared to attack you, they will definitely not let you go easily. I am worried..."

"I know what you're worried about," I said firmly, holding his hand. "But I'm not afraid of them! I won't let them destroy my dream! This dinner is not only to prove myself, but also to declare war on them! I want to let them know that I, Lin Luoluo, am not someone to be trifled with!"

Lawrence Lu looked at my determined eyes and finally nodded, “Okay, I support you! I will arrange everything and ensure your safety.”

I hugged him gratefully, "Thank you, Yuxuan."

Over the next few days, I began intensively planning the charity dinner. I contacted my allies in the fashion industry, all of whom were industry leaders and who, upon learning of my plight, expressed their willingness to help.

My best friend, the renowned designer Sophie, offered to design my evening gown. She crafted an elegant, sophisticated black gown for me, the hem dotted with tiny stars, like the brightest stars in the night sky.

My other ally, Emily, the editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine, promised to provide comprehensive publicity for the dinner to draw more people's attention to this event.

Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner. I knew that a war without the smoke of gunpowder had begun. My opponent was hiding in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to strike, while I stood in the spotlight, ready to meet the challenge.

I took a deep breath, my eyes filled with confidence and determination. I knew I would win this battle! The charity dinner was held at the city's most luxurious hotel. I stood in front of a huge floor-to-ceiling mirror, looking at my confident and dazzling self. My lips couldn't help but curl up slightly. The black dress designed by Sophie perfectly outlined my curves, and the diamonds on the hem sparkled charmingly under the light, like stars scattered in the night sky.

"Lolo, you look absolutely stunning tonight." Emily came over, her eyes full of amazement. "You'll definitely be the focus of the whole audience."

I smiled and held her hand. "Thank you, Emily. I'll have to trouble you to take care of me tonight."

"Don't worry, leave everything to me." Emily patted my shoulder and gave me an encouraging look.

Guests began arriving, the banquet hall buzzing with the sounds of clinking glasses and elegantly dressed people. I stood in the crowd, feeling everyone's gazes. I felt no panic, only calm and confidence. I knew I was the star of the night, and I wanted everyone to see my strength and hear my voice.

The dinner officially began, and I walked onto the stage. Under the spotlight, I felt like I was among the stars. I looked around, and everyone's eyes were focused on me, with expectation, curiosity, and a subtle hint of hostility.

I smiled slightly and picked up the microphone. "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedules to attend my charity dinner..."

I briefly introduced my design concept and showcased my latest designs, all of which were meticulously designed and poured my heart and soul into. Each piece was unique and showcased women's confidence, elegance, and strength.

There was warm applause from the audience, and I knew that I had successfully taken the first step.

"Besides that, I have an important announcement to make," I paused, my gaze firmly fixed on the audience. "I will establish a charitable foundation dedicated to helping those, like me, who have been maliciously attacked and slandered by lawless elements, especially women. I believe that justice may be late, but it will never be absent!"

As soon as I finished speaking, thunderous applause broke out again. I saw Lawrence Lu sitting in the audience, his eyes full of admiration and pride. I knew I had done it, and I hadn't let him down.

After the dinner, many people came up to me and expressed their support and encouragement. I received donations from all walks of life, and even some well-known entrepreneurs expressed their willingness to help my foundation.

I know that tonight's dinner is just the beginning, and there's still a long way to go. But I won't be afraid, and I won't back down. I will carry everyone's expectations with me, and I will continue to move forward, using my strength to help more people in need.

However, just as I was immersed in joy and emotion, my phone suddenly vibrated. I opened the phone and saw a text message from an unfamiliar number:

"Do you think you've won just like that? You're too naive! This game has just begun!"

My grip on the phone tightened slightly, and a sense of unease welled up in my heart. I knew my enemies hadn't given up; they were still lurking in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to strike. A bigger storm was coming...

That message was like a thorn, piercing deep into my heart. I tried to keep smiling and pretend nothing happened, but my hand holding the phone became tighter and tighter. Lawrence Lu noticed my strangeness, walked over to me, gently held my hand, and gave me a comforting look.

The atmosphere at the dinner party was still lively, but my heart gradually sank. I knew my enemies wouldn't give up; they would strike at some point, and I had to be fully prepared.

Sure enough, just halfway through the dinner, an accident happened.

The lights in the banquet hall suddenly went out, plunging the entire hall into darkness. A commotion erupted among the crowd. Before I could react, I felt someone suddenly lunge at me. I instinctively wanted to scream, but a large hand covered my mouth tightly.

"Don't make a sound, it's me." A familiar voice came from my ears, it was Lawrence Lu!

I breathed a sigh of relief, but my heart was still in my throat. In the darkness, I could hear chaos all around me: people screaming, running, and things being knocked over.

"What's going on?" I asked in a low voice.

“Someone sneaked into the banquet hall and wanted to create chaos.” Lawrence Lu’s voice was low and calm, “I have arranged people to control the situation, don’t worry.”

His words made me feel a little more at ease, but the unknown in the darkness still made me feel scared. I held Lawrence Lu’s hand tightly, as if I had grabbed a life-saving straw.

After an unknown amount of time, the lights finally came on. The banquet hall was in a mess, with food, drinks, and broken glasses scattered on the floor. Some guests sat on the ground in shock, while others were anxiously searching for their companions.

"It's okay, it's okay." Lu Yuxuan held me in his arms and comforted me softly.

My heart was still pounding, but I forced myself to calm down. I looked around and saw that Emily and the rest of my friends were safe, and I was completely relieved.

"Who wants to do this?" I asked through gritted teeth, with flames of anger burning in my eyes.

Lawrence Lu shook his head, “It’s not clear yet, I have asked someone to investigate.”

The dinner ended abruptly and the guests left one after another. Lu Yuxuan and I returned to the villa, only to find a white envelope at the door.

"What is this?" I asked puzzledly.

Lawrence Lu opened the envelope and found a piece of paper inside with a line of words written on it:

"My next target will be your company."

My face suddenly turned pale, and a chill ran from the soles of my feet to my heart.