The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

The dim light of my phone screen shone on my face, but the text message was like a bucket of ice water, instantly extinguishing any warmth in my heart. "I know all your secrets. Come see me if you want to know!" Secrets? What secrets? Could it be... something about my time travel? My heart felt like it was being gripped by an invisible hand, making it difficult to breathe. The hard-earned peace and happiness I'd felt during this period felt like a bubble, ready to burst, threatening to vanish at any moment.

No, I can't just sit there and wait for death! I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down. Since they dared to issue such a provocation, it means they must have something in their hands. I must find out their purpose.

I subconsciously wanted to tell Lawrence Lu and ask him to help me analyze the situation, but on second thought, I gave up the idea. Since they were coming for me, it meant they wanted to snatch me away from Lawrence Lu, or even hurt him! I couldn't involve him in this; I had to face this alone.

After making up my mind, I edited a text message and replied: "What do you want? Time and place." Soon, the other party replied with the address and asked me to meet at an abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city at eight o'clock in the evening.

I gripped the phone tightly, my knuckles turning white, and secretly made up my mind: No matter what, I must meet this mysterious man and find out the truth!

I changed into a light outfit, trying to make myself look no different from usual, and then pretended to be relaxed and said to Lawrence Lu: "There is something urgent at the company, I have to go out for a while, don't wait for me for dinner."

Lawrence Lu put down the documents in his hand, frowning slightly: “You still want to go out so late? I’ll ask the driver to take you.”

I shook my head, suppressing my inner panic, and said calmly, "No, I can drive there myself and will be back soon."

After saying that, I didn’t dare to look at his inquiring eyes anymore, and hurriedly picked up the car keys and went out.

I started the car and drove out of the villa gate. I saw Lu Yuxuan's car driving out in the rearview mirror, and my heart suddenly rose to my throat.

He still doesn't trust me!

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down.

I can't let him follow me, I have to find a way to get rid of him!

I deliberately drove around the city a few times and then drove into a remote road.

I know this road; it's a shortcut to the abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city.

Sure enough, Lawrence Lu’s car did not catch up.

I breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, an inexplicable sense of loss came over me.

When I arrived at the door of the abandoned factory, I followed the instructions in the text message and walked in alone.

The factory was pitch black, with only a few beams of moonlight shining through the dilapidated windows, making it look particularly eerie and terrifying.

I held my phone tightly, looked around vigilantly, and felt uneasy.

"You came."

A deep voice suddenly sounded behind me, frightening me so much that I trembled all over.

I turned around suddenly and saw the person in front of me clearly in the dim light.

He was a burly man with a hideous scar on his face, looking ferocious.

Behind him stood several equally ferocious men, staring at me with ill intentions.

My heart sank.

I know these people, they are all my stepmother's men!

Could it be that... my stepmother wants to deal with me?

"What do you want to do?" I asked calmly.

The scarred man sneered and took out a photo from his pocket. It was a photo of Lawrence Lu and me together.

"If you know what's good for you, leave Master Lu obediently, otherwise..." He tore the photo into pieces, threw it on the ground, and said viciously, "Don't blame us for being rude!"

I took a deep breath and tried to stay calm. These men, looking menacing, filled me with fear, but I knew the more afraid I was, the easier it would be for them to catch me. I had to stay calm and find a way to escape!

I smiled calmly and said, "Are you mistaken? Lawrence Lu and I are just ordinary friends. If you want to cause trouble, you should go to him."

The scarred man obviously didn't believe me. He approached me step by step and said in a cold tone, "Don't play dumb with me! We've already investigated. You and Mr. Lu have a special relationship. If you know what's good for you, leave him immediately, otherwise..."

He paused deliberately, then swung the iron rod in his hand and smashed it against the wall behind me with a loud bang.

I screamed in fear and instinctively closed my eyes.

"Ah!" The expected pain did not come. I opened my eyes in confusion and saw that Lu Yuxuan had appeared in front of me at some point. He grabbed the scarred man's iron rod with one hand and protected me behind him with the other hand.

"Who are you? If you dare to touch a hair on her head, just try it!" Lu Yuxuan's voice was icy cold and carried a chilling deterrent force.

The scarred man was obviously startled by Lawrence Lu’s sudden appearance, but he quickly reacted and said viciously: “Who are you? I advise you not to meddle in other people’s business!”

"You dare to touch my people?" Lu Yuxuan smiled coldly and pushed hard. The scarred man was pushed back and bumped into his companion behind him.

"Come on! Catch that woman!" The scarred man was furious and yelled at his men behind him.

Those people rushed forward and surrounded Lu Yuxuan and me.

I grabbed the corner of Lawrence Lu’s clothes tightly, my heart filled with fear.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Lawrence Lu looked down at me, his eyes full of determination and tenderness.

The next second, he rushed out like a cheetah, punching and kicking with fierce moves. Those people were no match for him at all and were soon knocked to the ground by him.

I took the opportunity to pull out my phone, took a few photos of them, and quickly sent them to my bestie with a text message: "Come quickly! Address: XXX abandoned factory, urgent!"

After doing all this, I suddenly felt much more at ease.

Lawrence Lu had already subdued all those people. He walked up to me and asked with concern, “Are you okay?”

I shook my head and looked at him gratefully: "I'm fine, thank you. If you hadn't arrived in time, I really don't know what I would have done."

"Silly boy, what nonsense are you talking about? It's my responsibility to protect you." Lawrence Lu rubbed my hair lovingly, his eyes full of tenderness and sweetness.

"This matter is definitely not over!" I clenched my fists, burning with anger, "I want to see what she wants to do!" Lawrence Lu hugged me in his arms, gently stroked my hair, and whispered comfortingly: "Don't worry, I will find out and won't let her hurt you again."

Upon returning home, Lawrence Lu immediately called his team of assistants to investigate the matter. He was decisive and efficient, as if everything was under control, which put my previously anxious heart at ease. Watching him busy in his study, a warm feeling welled up in my heart. I once believed I was independent and strong enough to face any difficulty alone, but at this moment, I realized how reassuring it was to have someone protecting me.

Late at night, I tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep. My mind replayed everything that had happened that day, and it seemed more complicated than it actually was. Why had my stepmother sent someone to follow me? What was she up to? Who was the sender of that mysterious text message? What exactly was this "secret" he was talking about? Everything was like a fog, leaving me with no clear direction.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through my mind. Could it be... related to my time travel? I sat up abruptly, my heart pounding. If that were the case, then things would be troublesome! My time travel was already an incredible secret. If anyone discovered it, the consequences would be disastrous!

"What's wrong?" Lu Yuxuan heard the noise and walked in from the study. Seeing my pale face, he asked with concern. I hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to tell him my guess. After listening to my story, Lu Yuxuan's brows furrowed slightly. He pondered for a moment and said, "If this is true, then we must be more careful. This matter is very serious and cannot be known to anyone."

I nodded, but my heart grew even more restless. What should I do? How can I protect myself and this hard-earned relationship? Outside the window, the night deepened, as if foreshadowing a greater storm about to descend...