The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

A shrill sound broke the silence of the warehouse, and I was horrified to find that it was not an explosion, but a siren!

The door of the warehouse was slammed open, and dazzling lights instantly illuminated the entire space. A group of uniformed police officers filed in, led by Captain Zhang, who was previously in charge of investigating the case.

"Police! Don't move!" Captain Zhang shouted, and the warehouse suddenly became chaotic. The stepmother obviously didn't expect the police to arrive so quickly. She stepped back in panic, dropping the remote control in her hand.

"How...how did you find this place?" she asked in a trembling voice, her eyes filled with fear and despair.

Captain Zhang sneered, walked up to her, bent down to pick up the remote control on the ground, and said in a cold tone: "Do you think you can escape the punishment of the law? We already have evidence of your crime!"

It turned out that after we were kidnapped, the housekeeper Lao Li discovered something unusual and promptly called the police, providing important clues. Based on Lao Li's description, the police quickly locked onto my stepmother's hiding place and launched a tense rescue operation.

After my stepmother was arrested, the police interrogated her in detail. Faced with irrefutable evidence, she had no choice but to confess all her crimes: embezzlement of company assets, kidnapping and extortion, and even attempting to murder Lu Yuxuan and me!

Finally, the stepmother was sentenced to the punishment she deserved. Justice may be late, but it is never absent.

After our near-death experience, Lu Yuxuan and I felt both immensely grateful and terrified. We decided it was time to start over and show the world our courage and resilience.

"Let's hold a fashion show!" I suggested, "A fashion show that has never been seen before and will shock everyone!"

Lawrence Lu held my hand, his eyes firm and gentle: “Okay, let’s work together to prove to everyone that evil can never defeat justice, and light will eventually dispel darkness!”

We poured our heart and soul into this fashion show. It wasn't just a display of clothes; it was a declaration of rebirth for Lu Yuxuan and me. The show took place in the bustling commercial plaza in the heart of the city. A giant LED screen played a looping video of Lu Yuxuan and I walking hand in hand, a testament to our love and a hope for the future.

I stood backstage, nervously adjusting the last of my dress, taking a deep breath, trying to calm my excitement. "Are you ready, my princess?" Lawrence Lu's voice rang in my ears, as gentle and resolute as ever. I turned and gave him a confident smile. "Of course, my prince, let's stun the audience together!"

The lights came on, the music started, and the models, clad in my designs, filed out. Each piece reflected my journey over the past few months: moments of darkness and struggle, but more importantly, hope, light, and a vision for the future. The audience erupted in gasps and thunderous applause. I saw many familiar faces: my best friend, Lu Yuxuan's family, and those who had once doubted me, even hurt me. Their eyes were filled with surprise, admiration, and—approval.

The final piece was a pristine white wedding gown, adorned with countless sparkling diamonds. Under the light, it shone like stars in the night sky, dazzling and glittering. I specially invited my best friend to perform this piece. She walked slowly down the runway in her wedding gown, looking like an angel who had strayed into the mortal world, pure and beautiful.

At this moment, Lawrence Lu suddenly walked onto the stage, holding flowers in his hands, and walked to my best friend affectionately. Then, he knelt on one knee and handed the flowers in his hand to me.

"Lolo, marry me!" He said loudly under the gaze of everyone, "I love you more than anything!" I covered my mouth, tears welling up in my eyes. Happiness came so suddenly that I could hardly believe my ears.

Thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the audience. I watched my bestie wink at me and hand me the bouquet, a smile of blessing on her face. I took the flowers and walked towards my lover, with only him in my eyes.

"I do." I said with tears in my eyes and a smile. Although my voice was soft, it was clearly heard throughout the square.

Lawrence Lu stood up, looked at me affectionately, put on the diamond ring he had carefully prepared for me, and then gently kissed my lips.

At this moment, a sudden change occurred!

With a loud bang, the lights on the stage suddenly went out, and the entire square was plunged into darkness and chaos. The crowd began to riot, with screams and shouts rising one after another.

"what happened?"

"Someone is causing trouble!"

"Call the police!"

I couldn’t see anything, I could only hold Lawrence Lu’s hand tightly, my heart filled with anxiety and fear.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Lawrence Lu held me in his arms and whispered comfortingly.

In the darkness, I vaguely saw a dark shadow flying up from the other side of the stage, seemingly holding something in its hand.

"Be careful!" I warned loudly.

Lu Yuxuan reacted quickly, pushing me away and rushing towards the shadow. The two of them engaged in a fierce fight in the darkness. The sound of fists and feet clashing, accompanied by people's exclamations, echoed in the empty square.

"Turn on the lights! Turn on the lights!" someone in the crowd shouted.

A few seconds later, the lights finally came back on, and I could see clearly that the shadow was actually a man in a black nightgown and a mask on his face! He was tall and strong, with a gleaming dagger in his hand. It was obvious he was not a good person.

Although Lawrence Lu was quite skilled, he was unarmed after all, and for a moment he was at a disadvantage. I anxiously wanted to step forward to help, but Lawrence Lu shouted at me, "Don't come over! Protect yourself!"

I anxiously searched the crowd until I finally spotted a familiar figure not far away—my best friend! She was struggling to push through the crowd and run toward us. Great! She was agile and had received professional self-defense training. With her around, Lawrence Lu could be saved!

As expected of someone who had seen a lot of things, my best friend calmly observed the situation, then pulled out a bottle of something from her small bag and sprayed it at the man in black. A pungent smell filled the air, and the man in black clearly hadn't expected it. He covered his nose and stumbled back a few steps.

"Now, go ahead!" The best friend shouted, and together with Lu Yuxuan, launched a fierce attack on the man in black.

At the same time, the sound of sirens began to grow louder and louder, and the crowd in the square automatically made way for a passage. Several police cars roared in, and the police quickly took control of the situation. The men in black were outnumbered and were eventually subdued.

"Are you okay?" Lu Yuxuan ran to my side and asked with concern. His face and hands were covered with scars of varying degrees.

I shook my head, tears streaming down my face. "I'm fine. How about you? Are you hurt?"

Lawrence Lu wiped my tears distressedly and said with a smile: "Silly boy, I have thick skin and flesh, so this little injury is nothing. As long as you are okay, it's fine."

This sudden incident was finally resolved with the arrest of the man in black. However, who exactly was he and why did he disrupt our fashion show? All of this remains a mystery.

Afterwards, the police interrogated the man in black, but found that he refused to explain his identity and purpose.

"He doesn't have anything on him that can prove his identity. Moreover, he seems to have received professional anti-interrogation training. We can't get any valuable clues out of him." Captain Zhang said helplessly.

"Is this matter going to be left like this?" I asked unwillingly.

Lawrence Lu patted my hand and comforted me, “Don’t worry, I will find out the truth about this matter. I won’t let anyone hurt you again.”

His eyes were firm and deep, and I seemed to see a burning flame in them. That was his love for me and his desire for the truth.

Although the truth about the man in black incident has not yet been revealed, Lawrence Lu and I still have to continue our lives. We moved into our new home and started planning our wedding. Everything is moving in a good direction.

However, I know in my heart that the dark shadow hidden in the darkness has not completely disappeared. He is like a time bomb, and I don’t know when he will appear again and disrupt our peaceful life.

I raised my head, looked at the blue sky outside the window, and prayed silently in my heart: I hope that true peace and happiness will come soon.