The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

As soon as the housekeeper finished speaking, a group of people stormed into the living room. Leading them was a middle-aged woman, heavily made up and adorned with jewelry, but she couldn't hide the bitterness in her eyes. As soon as she saw me, she rushed over, grabbed my arm, and wailed, "My son! You've suffered! It's all because of the Lu family's bullying that they've taken you away from me for so many years!"

Before I could react, she shook me until I was dizzy. Seeing this, Lawrence Lu immediately stepped forward, protected me behind him, and said coldly to the group of people: "Who are you? What do you want to do?"

"Who are you? Why do you care about our family affairs?" The middle-aged woman asked arrogantly with her hands on her hips.

“I’m Lin Luoluo’s husband, Lawrence Lu.” Lawrence Lu’s tone was cold, his eyes were sharp, and it made people shudder.

"Husband? What husband? My daughter isn't married yet! You are living together illegally, I will sue you!" The middle-aged woman shouted, and the people behind her also followed suit.

I took a deep breath and tried to stay calm. These people were clearly here with ill intentions, and I had to figure out their purpose.

"You said I was your daughter. What evidence do you have?" I looked directly into the middle-aged woman's eyes and asked word by word.

"This birthmark on your body is the best evidence!" said the middle-aged woman, and was about to lift my clothes.

I instinctively took a step back, dodged her hand, and said coldly, "I advise you not to do anything rash, otherwise don't blame me for being rude!"

"You're such a rebel! You're a heartless thing. You don't even recognize your own mother!" The middle-aged woman pointed at me and cursed angrily.

Just then, my best friend, Sophia, a rising star in the fashion world, walked in with a powerful presence, wearing high heels. She pulled me behind her and said to the people, "Who are you? How dare you act so wildly here? Don't you see where we are?"

Those people were intimidated by Sophia's aura, and no one dared to speak for a moment.

Sophia turned to look at me and asked with concern: "Lolo, are you okay?"

I shook my head and whispered, "I'm fine, just a little messed up."

"Don't be afraid, I'm here!" Sophia patted my hand and comforted me.

At this time, Lawrence Lu also came over and said to me: “I have called the police, and the police will be here soon.”

After hearing the call for help, the people were obviously a little panicked, but the middle-aged woman still said with all her might, "Call the police? We are the victims! It was the Lu family who took my daughter away!"

"Who robbed whom? Let's wait until the police arrive to find out!" Sophia sneered. "I want to see who's lying!" After Sophia dealt with the uninvited guests with swift action, she dragged me out to the balcony for some fresh air. The night breeze blew over, and my chaotic thoughts gradually calmed. "Don't worry, those people just want money. I've asked a lawyer to handle it." She handed me a cup of warm milk with a firm tone.

I took the milk and took a sip, but the uneasiness in my heart lingered. "I just don't understand why a 'mother' suddenly appeared and kept saying that I was taken away."

Sophia patted my back gently and comforted me, "Don't think too much, maybe you recognized the wrong person. But you and Lawrence Lu's relationship has stabilized a lot. The way he protected you just now was so cool!"

I couldn't help but laugh. Yes, Lawrence Lu and I had been through so much, and our bond was unbreakable. Furthermore, my career was flourishing, and the collaboration with Sofia was a huge hit. Our designs were everywhere, appearing on the covers of fashion magazines and on the clothes worn by street style influencers.

Friends in the fashion industry also sent their well wishes. The once cynical and questioning voices had long since vanished, replaced by sincere praise and encouragement. Sophia and I went from being competitors to best friends, and our story has become a legend in the fashion world.

That evening, Sofia and I attended a charity dinner together. Amidst the champagne, I spotted a familiar figure—Emily, my former design competition rival. She was dressed in a black gown, looking elegant and graceful, her youthful brilliance long gone.

Our eyes met, and she raised her champagne toward me, a smile in her eyes. I smiled back and raised my glass, the rivalry and grudges of the past vanishing in that moment.

At the dinner, Sophia, Emily, I, and I had a wonderful chat. We all contributed our share to the charity. Seeing the children on the stage beaming with joy at the support we provided, I felt deeply moved.

Friendship is one of life's most precious treasures. I'm grateful to have a close friend like Sofia, and I'm thankful that my former rival has become my friend. We support each other, build each other up, and write our own chapter in life together.

Sofia has been glowing lately, like a pearl shimmering in the rain. I know it's all thanks to a man named Zhou Yang. Sofia met Zhou Yang at an art exhibition. He's a freelance photographer with a passion for travel and art, and they have endless things to talk about.

"Lolo, do you think I should be more proactive?" Sophia held the phone, frowning slightly, obviously struggling over whether to send a message to Zhou Yang.

"Of course you have to take the initiative! If you like someone, you have to fight for it. You have to take control of your happiness!" I encouraged her without hesitation, "Look, if I hadn't taken that brave step back then, how could I have met Lawrence Lu, and how could I have such a happy life now?"

My words seemed to give Sophia courage. She took a deep breath, her eyes flashing with determination. "You're right! I'll ask him out right now!"

Seeing Sophia's shy yet excited expression, I couldn't help but laugh. As expected, the power of love is great; it can make a person shine like never before.

To celebrate Sofia and Zhou Yang officially being together, and to celebrate the success of our joint series, Sofia and I decided to hold a fashion-themed party.

Invitations were quickly sent out, and celebrities, designers, and models from the fashion world responded one after another. That night, our beautifully decorated venue was ablaze with color, complete with music, fine wine, and delicious food. Everyone's face was filled with joyful smiles.

Sofia and I, one elegant and generous, the other passionate and unrestrained, we shuttled among the crowd, chatting and laughing with friends, enjoying this wonderful night.

"Lolo, Sofia, congratulations!" Emily came over with champagne in her hand, a sincere look on her face. "Not only have you achieved success in your careers, but you've also found wonderful love and friendship. I'm truly enviable."

"Thank you." Sofia and I smiled at each other and drank together. At this moment, I felt extremely happy and satisfied.

As I gazed at the bustling scene before me, a warm feeling welled up in my heart. Sofia and I, from humble beginnings to established figures in the fashion world, have supported each other along the way. Our friendship is truly precious. I remember once, a clothing line I designed was maliciously smeared by a competitor. It was Sofia who scrambled to clear the air for me, even using her connections to smooth things over. I also generously contributed to Sofia's studio's startup capital. Our relationship has long been inseparable.

"What are you thinking about? You look so happy." Lu Yuxuan's voice came from behind me. He handed me a glass of champagne with a gentle look. I took his arm and said with a smile, "I'm thinking, I'm so lucky to have everything I have now." Lu Yuxuan gently scratched my nose and said lovingly, "Silly boy, this is the result of your own hard work."

Just then, a woman in a black dress approached us. The moment she caught sight of me, a complex emotion flashed across her eyes. I recognized her: Lisa, my former design competition rival. Later, she was disgraced by a plagiarism scandal and faded from the fashion world.

Lisa walked up to me, took a deep breath, and spoke slowly: "Lin Luoluo, long time no see." I smiled slightly and raised the champagne in my hand: "Lisa, long time no see, I hope you are well." She took my champagne, with a hint of bitterness in her eyes: "Actually, I have always wanted to say sorry to you. I was too impulsive at the time and made a lot of mistakes."

Before I could even open my mouth, the door to the banquet hall was suddenly flung open and a group of uniformed officers rushed in. The man in the lead shouted, "We are the police. We've received a report that someone here is suspected of drug trafficking. Everyone, stand still!"