The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. Overseas property? My mother's secret? This had all happened so suddenly, and I needed time to process it all. Just then, my phone rang. It was my studio assistant.

"Mr. Lin, this is bad! A lot of negative news about you suddenly appeared on the Internet, saying that you... saying that you..." The assistant's voice was a little flustered and anxious, and he was hesitant to speak.

"What?" My heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition came over me.

"They say your design inspiration has dried up since you became pregnant, and you've lost your talent, and you're about to quit the fashion industry! Many media outlets are reprinting this story, and your brand image has been greatly affected!"

Hearing my assistant's words, I was struck by lightning. This rumor was outrageous! Only a few people knew about my pregnancy, so how could it suddenly be exposed? And who said I was running out of ideas and was quitting the fashion industry?

I immediately opened Weibo and was flooded with negative news about me, with the comment section completely overwhelmed by insults. I clicked on the WeChat public accounts of several fashion media outlets and found that they had also published similar articles, each with more sensational headlines than the last, and the content was even more exaggerated and malicious, completely fabricating rumors.

"Who is it? Who is spreading these rumors behind the scenes?" I was so angry that I was shaking all over and holding the phone tightly.

"Don't worry, leave it to me." Lu Yuxuan grasped my trembling hand, his eyes firm. "I'll find out who's behind this." He promptly contacted the PR team, attempting to manipulate public opinion and dispel the rumors. However, they were clearly well-prepared, their troll army aggressors expertly manipulating the situation. All our clarifications were like being thrown into a bottomless pit, swallowed up before any ripples could even form. To make matters worse, some competitors took advantage of the situation, hinting in media interviews that I was running out of ideas and merely relying on the Lu family's connections to hype my way to the top.

As the situation escalated, I felt a surge of anger, but I had no outlet. Was I really going to let these rumors ruin my career? "No, I can't just sit there and wait for death!" I stood up abruptly, but the action made me dizzy and my vision went black.

"Lolo, what's wrong with you?" Lawrence Lu quickly supported me, his tone full of worry, "You need to rest now, leave the rest to me."

"No, I can't rest!" I grabbed his hand, my eyes more determined than ever. "I want to prove to them that I, Lin Luoluo, am not just a vase that relies on hype and connections to get to the top! I'm going to hold a personal fashion show and show everyone my latest designs!"

"No! Absolutely not!" Before Lawrence Lu could even speak, my personal doctor immediately rejected my proposal. "You are in the early stages of pregnancy and your physical condition is already unstable. Holding a fashion show requires a lot of energy and physical strength. It will put a huge burden on your body and may even cause miscarriage!"

“But…” I wanted to fight for it again, but was interrupted by Lawrence Lu. He hugged my shoulders tightly, his tone gentle but unquestionable: “Lolo, be obedient, the most important thing for you now is the safety of you and your child, nothing else matters.”

I leaned helplessly in his arms, my heart in turmoil. On one side was my dream and career, and on the other was my health and the health of my child. What should I do?

The doctor's words made me feel like I was sinking into an icy cave. Was I really going to give up? No, I wouldn't! I clenched my fists so tightly that my nails almost dug into my flesh.

"Yuxuan, I know you're worried about me, but I really can't give up like this." I raised my head and looked at him with burning eyes. "My design is my child, just as important as the baby in our belly. If I compromise now, I will definitely regret it later."

Lawrence Lu fell silent, his deep eyes filled with struggle. I knew he was worried about me, but he had no idea how much this show meant to me. It wasn't just a show; it was my powerful response to those who questioned me.

"Lolo, I know you value your career, but your current situation is special..."

"Yuxuan, believe me, I can do this." I interrupted him and held his hand, interlocking our fingers. "I will take good care of myself and our child. I just want to prove that even if I'm pregnant, I can still do my job well. I'm still the confident and independent Lin Luoluo."

My tone was firm and unquestionable. Lawrence Lu looked at me and finally sighed in compromise: "Okay, I support you. But you promise me that you must take good care of yourself and tell me immediately if you feel uncomfortable."

I nodded vigorously, a long-lost smile on my face. I knew I would win this battle!

However, things turned out to be more difficult than I thought. On the evening after the show was set up, I received an anonymous message telling me that someone had bribed several models to deliberately disrupt the show the next day.

My heart sank, and a chill ran from my feet to my head. Who was it? Who was behind this?!

I suppressed my anger and tried to calm myself. Who would do this to me? Was it Lisa? Or another competitor? All sorts of theories raced through my mind, but I couldn't grasp any clues.

"What's wrong? What happened?" Lu Yuxuan asked nervously when he saw that I was pale.

I handed him the phone and said weakly, "Someone is trying to sabotage my show. They bribed the models and are going to…"

Before I could finish, Lawrence Lu suddenly stood up, his face livid, his eyes burning with rage. He hugged me in his arms and said in a cold tone, "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything. Just focus on preparing for your show."

His embrace was warm and strong, as if it gave me unlimited strength. I nodded, trying hard to suppress the anxiety and fear in my heart.

In the following time, Lawrence Lu was like a high-speed machine. He mobilized all resources, contacted the public relations team, and even mobilized the power of his family, determined to find out the mastermind behind the scenes.

The atmosphere at the show was growing increasingly tense, and everyone felt like a taut string, ready to snap at any moment. I fought back the discomfort, repeatedly examining every detail of the outfit, trying to stay calm.

At this moment, a sharp pain suddenly came from my abdomen, my vision went dark, and my body fell limply...