The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

Why is Lin Kexin here? Shouldn't she be enjoying herself abroad? I looked at her in surprise, not knowing what to say for a moment. With a worried look on her face, she quickly walked to the bedside, held my hand, and said with concern, "Thank goodness you're okay. I was so scared!"

I pulled my hand back and looked at her coldly: "What are you doing here?"

Lin Kexin was stunned for a moment, as if she didn't expect me to have such an attitude, but she quickly returned to normal, still with a hypocritical smile on her face: "Lolo, I know you are still angry with me, but I am really worried about you, so I rushed back from abroad."

"Worried about me?" I sneered, "You're worried about me? That's ridiculous!"

"Lolo, I know I was sorry for you in the past, but it's all in the past. Can we..."

"That's enough!" I interrupted her. "I don't want to hear any more explanations from you. Please leave here. I don't want to see you."

Lin Kexin wanted to say something else, but was stopped by Lawrence Lu: “Kexin, you go back first, Luo Luo needs to rest now.”

"But……"

"No buts!" Lawrence Lu's tone left no room for doubt, "It's enough for me to take care of you here."

Lin Kexin bit her lip, but ultimately said nothing more and turned to leave the ward.

"Ignore her and don't believe a word she says." Lawrence Lu looked at me with worry in his eyes.

I nodded, but I became more certain in my heart that this matter must be related to Lin Kexin.

“Yuxuan, we can’t just sit there and wait for death.” I looked at Lawrence Lu with a firm look in my eyes, “We must take the initiative to solve this problem completely.”

Lawrence Lu held my hand and nodded: “Okay, let’s face it together.”

The next day, my best friend, Sophie, a well-known fashion designer, came to the hospital.

"Lolo, I heard something happened to you. I was so scared!" Sophie gave me a big hug as soon as she entered the ward. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. I'm sorry for making you worry." I patted Sophie's back and motioned her to let me go.

"I'm glad you're okay, I'm glad you're okay." Sophie looked me up and down, and only felt relieved after confirming that I was okay. "By the way, I brought you some goodies. I guarantee you'll like them."

As she spoke, Sophie took out a stack of design drawings from her bag and handed them to me.

"What is this?" I took the drawing curiously.

"This is my latest series of designs. I think they're perfect for you, so I brought them here for you to see." Sophie said with a smile, "How do you like it?"

As I flipped through the drawings, my eyes lit up more and more. These designs were bold and avant-garde, yet elegant, perfectly in line with my aesthetic.

“That’s great, Sophie! You really know me!” I exclaimed excitedly. “I love these designs!”

"I'm glad you like it." Sophie said with a smile, "I've already contacted the show venue and the models. You should get ready. We'll start rehearsals in a few days."

"Rehearsal?" I was stunned. "You mean..."

"That's right, I want you to be the star of this show!" Sophie interrupted me, her eyes determined, "I want everyone to know that you, Lin Luoluo, are a rising star in the fashion world!"

Sophie's suggestion gave me hope. I felt like fate had given me a push, putting me back on stage. I threw myself into rehearsals, diligently learning my catwalks and poses, rehearsing over and over again how to showcase the beauty of the costumes. Sophie provided me with extensive professional guidance, and my rapid progress surprised even myself.

At the same time, Lawrence Lu was also working on my behalf. He mobilized all his business resources and began investigating the mysterious man. Soon, he found out that the mysterious man was the financial backer behind Lin Kexin, a businessman who operated in a gray area named Mr. Zhao.

Instead of alerting the enemy, Lawrence Lu used his keen business sense to secretly launch a series of attacks on Mr. Zhao. He first acquired a large number of shares in Mr. Zhao's company at a low price, becoming the company's second largest shareholder. Then, at the shareholders' meeting, he used his shares and influence to veto all the proposals proposed by Mr. Zhao, making him lose face within the company.

Not only that, Lawrence Lu also used his personal connections to spread some unfavorable news about Mr. Zhao’s company, causing his company’s stock price to plummet, the capital chain to break, and eventually it fell into trouble.

I didn’t know that Lawrence Lu had done so much for me in secret. I was just focused on my own things. Finally, on the day of the fashion show, I put on the dress designed by Sophie for me, put on exquisite makeup, and walked onto the T stage confidently.

Under the spotlight, I felt like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, beautiful and free. I perfectly showcased the design concept of each garment, winning rounds of applause from the audience.

At the end of the press conference, I picked up the microphone and said to the audience, "Today, I want to thank someone who helped me get out of the trough of life and allowed me to stand on this stage again. However, I also want to take this opportunity to reveal the true face of someone. He is..."

I took a deep breath, looked at the audience with a determined gaze, and slowly said the name: "Mr. Zhao!"

The audience erupted in an uproar, and everyone looked at me in surprise, their eyes filled with curiosity and confusion. I took a deep breath and continued, "This Mr. Zhao has been hiding behind the scenes, using despicable means to suppress competitors, even resorting to slander and defamation to undermine my reputation."

As soon as I finished speaking, there was a commotion in the audience, and people began to whisper and discuss. I saw that Mr. Zhao's face turned ashen. He stood up suddenly, pointed at me and shouted, "You're talking nonsense! What evidence do you have?"

I sneered and said calmly, "Evidence? Of course I have evidence! Do you think what you did was so flawless?" I pulled a USB drive from my bag and held it up high. "It contains all the evidence of your crimes, including how you instructed your subordinates to spread rumors and slander me, how you used unfair means to suppress competitors, and even evidence of tax evasion!"

My words were like a bomb, exploding in the crowd. Everyone stared at the USB drive in my hand in shock, unable to believe it was real. Mr. Zhao's face had turned the color of liver. He glared at me with gritted teeth, his eyes filled with resentment.

I know, I completely pissed him off.

After the press conference, Lawrence Lu and I returned to his villa. Although we had successfully exposed Mr. Zhao's true colors, we both knew that this matter was not over. Mr. Zhao would definitely not let this go and would definitely find ways to retaliate against us.

"What are you going to do next?" I looked at Lu Yuxuan and asked.

A cold light flashed in Lawrence Lu’s eyes, and he said coldly: “Since he doesn’t repent, don’t blame me for being rude. I will make him pay for what he did!”

For safety reasons, Lawrence Lu strengthened the security measures in the villa and arranged more bodyguards to protect me. I know he is doing this for my own good, but I still can’t help but worry. Mr. Zhao is like a venomous snake, and we don’t know when he will give us a fatal blow.

A few days later, I received a call from an unfamiliar number. The person on the other end of the line had a deep and hoarse voice. He said he knew all my whereabouts and where I lived, and if I wanted to survive, I had to do whatever he said.

I suddenly felt a chill down my spine, and I knew that Mr. Zhao had started to act.

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the line, followed by a chilling sneer: "It seems Mr. Lu has protected you well, but don't worry, I'll soon make you feel the pain of losing everything!" With that, the call was disconnected. I gripped the phone, my palms cold, fear entwined around my heart like vines. Lu Yuxuan returned, saw my pale face, and immediately asked nervously what was wrong. I told him what had happened, and his expression grew serious.

"Don't be afraid, I've asked Uncle Li to call the police. We'll be fine," Lawrence Lu pulled me into his arms, whispering soothing words. I knew he was doing his best to protect me, but I couldn't suppress the fear I felt. Mr. Zhao was like a ghost lurking in the shadows, and we never knew when he would strike a fatal blow. For the next few days, we lived in a state of tension and anxiety. Security was tightened around the villa, and bodyguards took turns on duty to ensure our safety. However, Mr. Zhao seemed to have vanished from the face of the earth, with no news at all. Just as we were about to let our guard down, the accident happened.

That evening, we held a charity dinner, inviting many prominent figures from the business world and society. The atmosphere was lively, with guests toasting and chatting cheerfully. I accompanied Lu Yuxuan, smiling appropriately, but a lingering sense of unease lingered within me. Suddenly, the lights in the banquet hall dimmed, and the music abruptly stopped. There was a commotion in the crowd, and I felt Lu Yuxuan's body tense up.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." He whispered in my ear, while silently protecting me behind him.