The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

"It's you!" I almost jumped up from the chair, and the phone almost slipped to the ground. It was Zhou Ming, the demon who once wanted to ruin my life! Fear spread through my body like an electric current. I subconsciously looked around, as if he was staring at me coldly in a corner. Taking a deep breath, trying to calm myself, I asked coldly: "What do you want to do?" I heard his disgusting laugh from the other end of the phone: "Don't be afraid, I just want to tell you that I'm back, and I will make you, your baby daughter, and that guy named Lu pay the price they deserve!"

I abruptly hung up the phone, my hands shaking uncontrollably. Damn it, how could he even know about Chenxi? Back then, he had cornered me, leaving me with nowhere else to go. In despair, I chose to flee, hiding in a place where no one knew me and gave birth to Chenxi. All these years, I've carefully hidden my past, afraid he'd find me and ruin my life.

"What's wrong? You look so grim?" Lawrence Lu walked into the study, looking at me with concern. I forced a smile, shook my head, and said, "Nothing, I just ran into some trouble at work." He walked over, gently put his arm around my shoulders, and said softly, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. I'm here, so you don't have to be afraid of anything." I leaned against his chest, feeling his warm embrace, trying to ignore the fear that was welling up in my heart.

To prevent Lawrence Lu from worrying, I forced myself to go on a beach vacation with him and Chenxi. The sunshine, the sand, the waves, and my daughter's sweet laughter made me forget my worries for a moment. Chenxi, wearing a bohemian dress she designed, ran along the beach, the golden sunlight bathing her like an angel. Seeing her happy face, I secretly made up my mind: no matter what, I would protect her and this family!

After returning from vacation, Chenxi's designs shone at an international fashion week, earning her the "Future Star" award. Suddenly, she was flooded with interview requests and brand partnerships. Watching my daughter confidently showcase her work on stage, I felt both proud and worried. Zhou Ming's shadow lingered, and I needed to find a solution quickly.

Zhou Ming was like a ticking time bomb, poised to destroy everything we'd worked so hard to build. I couldn't afford to let my guard down. I secretly contacted a private investigator, hoping to track down his whereabouts over the years so I could take preventative measures. At the same time, I began strengthening security at home, installing a state-of-the-art surveillance system and hiring more well-trained bodyguards. Lawrence Lu noticed something was wrong with me and pressed me for the reason. I continued to use work excuses, not wanting to worry him.

Fortunately, life wasn't completely shrouded in gloom. When news of Chenxi's award reached the Lu family compound, even the usually reserved elders beamed with joy. They threw a special banquet in Chenxi's honor. During the meal, the old patriarch took my hand and said earnestly, "Lolo, you and Yuxuan have helped expand the Lu family and raised such an outstanding daughter. You are truly heroes to our Lu family! If you need anything in the future, just ask. We will always be your staunch support!" I was deeply moved, and my eyes welled up slightly. I once thought marrying into a wealthy family would involve countless intrigues, but unexpectedly, I received their sincere acceptance and care.

Besides the warmth of family, Lu Yuxuan and I also achieved new breakthroughs in our careers. The technology company we co-founded, with its leading technology and high-quality services, quickly captured market share and became a benchmark in the industry. At an industry summit, Lu Yuxuan and I stood side by side on the podium, receiving the praise and applause from our peers. At that moment, I felt immense pride and happiness. I know that none of this was possible without our joint efforts and mutual support.

The dazzling lights illuminated the entire ballroom like daylight. Amidst the elegantly dressed, clinking glasses, and laughter echoed. Our friends in the fashion industry had thrown this grand party to celebrate Lu Yuxuan and my successful careers and family life.

I was wearing a champagne-colored sequined dress, holding Lawrence Lu’s arm, walking among the crowd, accepting blessings from all sides.

"Lolo, you are so amazing! Not only do you run a happy family, but you have also achieved such brilliant achievements in your career. You are truly a role model for all of us!" Sophie, a good friend and well-known designer, raised a glass of champagne and praised sincerely.

I smiled and clinked glasses with her. "No, no, I have to thank everyone for their support and help, especially Yuxuan. Without him, I wouldn't be where I am today."

"Yes, yes, you two are truly a match made in heaven, a perfect match!" another friend also agreed with a smile.

Lawrence Lu always had a gentle smile on his face, and his deep gaze followed me all the time, as if I was the only focus in this noisy banquet hall.

Halfway through the party, the host invited Lawrence Lu and me to the stage to give a speech.

“First of all, thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend our celebration party.” As soon as Lawrence Lu opened his mouth, the originally noisy banquet hall instantly became quiet, and everyone turned their eyes to him.

"Along the way, we have experienced wind and rain, and also harvested rainbows. But no matter when, we always firmly believe that as long as we have dreams in our hearts and keep our feet on the ground, we will be able to create our own glory." Lu Yuxuan's voice is low and magnetic, with a powerful aura, but it makes people feel extremely at ease.

"I also want to especially thank my wife, Lolo." At this point, he turned and looked at me affectionately. "It's you who, with your wisdom and courage, accompanied me through the lows of life and shared the joy of my success. It's you who made me understand what true happiness and joy are."

My eyes became slightly moist and a warm feeling welled up in my heart.

"Finally, I want to say that these achievements we have made belong not only to us personally, but also to all those who have supported and helped us. In the future, we will continue to work hard to make greater contributions to the fashion industry and society!"

Thunderous applause broke out from the audience and lasted for a long time...

The applause gradually subsided, and I walked off the stage with Lawrence Lu’s arm in my arm. Before we reached the rest area, a familiar figure suddenly blocked our way.

"Congratulations, Luoluo, Yuxuan."

The person who spoke was a woman with a pretty face, but a sinister look in her eyes.

"Why are you here?" I asked in surprise, with a hint of vigilance in my tone.

"What? You don't welcome me? After all, I'm your senior who has watched you grow step by step to where you are today." The woman smiled contemptuously, her tone full of sarcasm.

It was Zhou Yuxin, the designer who had targeted me out of jealousy of my talent, only to suffer the consequences. Ever since she was caught plagiarizing my work at a design competition, she'd been fired and disappeared from the fashion world.

I originally thought that she and I would never have any intersection again, but I didn't expect her to appear here, and from the look of her, it seemed that she came with bad intentions.