The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

"Zhou Yuxin, long time no see." Lawrence Lu took a step forward, blocking me behind him, and said in a cold tone, "What are you doing here?"

Zhou Yuxin smiled contemptuously, looking back and forth between Lawrence Lu and me, "What? Are you afraid that I will eat your precious wife? Don't worry, I have no interest in your life anymore."

As she spoke, she pulled out an invitation from her handbag and handed it to me. "I just came to give you something. This is an invitation to Paris Fashion Week next month. I hope you will do me the honor of attending."

I took the invitation with confusion and opened it. It was indeed an invitation to Paris Fashion Week. Ever since the last plagiarism incident, Zhou Yuxin had disappeared from the fashion world. How did she suddenly receive an invitation to Paris Fashion Week?

"What? Are you surprised?" Zhou Yuxin seemed to see through my thoughts, and a sneer appeared on her lips. "Don't forget, I was once a talented girl in the design industry. Even if I left my original company, there are still people who appreciate my talent."

"Zhou Yuxin, what do you want to say?" I frowned and looked into her aggressive eyes.

Zhou Yuxin didn't answer my question directly, but just smiled meaningfully, "Lolo, you should know that the fashion world is a battlefield, and I'm back."

After saying that, she ignored us, turned around and disappeared into the crowd.

I clutched the invitation in my hand, a mixture of emotions welling up inside me. Zhou Yuxin's sudden appearance had caused a ripple in my previously peaceful life. Her eyes, her tone, filled me with an inexplicable unease.

"Don't worry, it's just a small role, it won't cause any waves." Lu Yuxuan held my hand and comforted me softly.

I know that what Lu Yuxuan said is right. No matter how much Zhou Yuxin struggles, she can't shake the current position of Lu Yuxuan and me. But for some reason, I always have an ominous premonition in my heart, as if something is about to happen...

Lawrence Lu's words were like a reassurance, temporarily calming the anxiety in my heart. Indeed, the current "Chenxi" is no longer the small brand that was bullied by others. Lawrence Lu and I fought side by side, and behind us we had the support of that mysterious family.

Speaking of family, since the last birthday party for the old lady, my connection with them has grown even closer. Every month, I receive greetings from different family members. Sometimes it's exquisite handmade desserts, sometimes a bouquet of exotic flowers. There was even one time when I received a significant sum of money from an unnamed Swiss bank account. I initially refused, but the old housekeeper's explanation made it impossible to refuse: "Young Madam, this is a token of the family's love. You and the young master have protected the family's honor, and naturally, the family will also protect your happiness."

I understand that they are expressing their recognition and support for us in their own way. This warmth and peace of mind has made me more determined to protect "Chenxi" and this family.

However, life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to get.

That evening, Lu Yuxuan and I attended a charity dinner. The banquet hall was filled with the hustle and bustle of wine, and we chatted and laughed, navigating the various situations with ease. Just as I was enjoying a glass of champagne and chatting with a renowned designer, a sudden figure entered my sight.

A tall man wearing sunglasses and a black suit stood in a corner of the banquet hall, his gaze piercing the room, as if searching for something. His presence was incompatible with the surroundings, like a drop of ink dropped into clear water, instantly shattering the tranquility.

My heart trembled, and an inexplicable uneasiness surged in my heart. I subconsciously avoided his gaze, but found that he seemed to have noticed me and was walking towards me.

I tried to stay calm, but the hand holding the champagne glass couldn't help but tremble slightly. The man was getting closer and closer, and I could even feel the overwhelming aura emanating from him. At this moment, a warm big hand held mine, and Lawrence Lu's voice rang in my ears: "What's wrong? Why do you look so bad?"

I forced a smile and said, "Nothing, maybe I just drank a little bit and I feel a little uncomfortable."

Lawrence Lu obviously didn't believe me. He followed my gaze and saw the man standing not far away. He frowned slightly and asked in a low voice, "Do you know him?"

I shook my head: "I don't know him, but I always feel that he is a little strange."

Lawrence Lu didn’t say anything else, but just hugged me tighter, blocking the man’s sight with his body.

After the banquet, Lawrence Lu and I were both in a heavy mood. On the way home, neither of us spoke, and the car was filled with a depressing atmosphere.

"Are you still worried about that man?" Lawrence Lu broke the silence, his voice low and magnetic.

I nodded, then shook my head: "I don't know, I just feel a little uneasy."

“Don’t worry, I’ll send someone to find out his identity.” Lawrence Lu said, holding my hand tightly, “No matter what happens, I will be by your side to protect you.”

His words were like a reassurance, gradually calming my uneasy mood.

However, the feeling of being watched did not go away. For the next few days, I felt that someone was secretly observing me, and my life and work were seriously affected.

The fashion world is both big and small. Lu Yuxuan and I's unusual behavior at the banquet was quickly noticed by some friends.

"Lolo, have you and Yuxuan encountered any trouble recently?" At a new product launch conference, my good friend and competitor, the famous designer Sophie, asked with concern.

I smiled and said casually, "No, we're fine. I might just be too busy with work lately and a little tired."

Sophie obviously didn't believe me. She looked at me meaningfully and said, "Lolo, we've known each other for so long. Don't I know what kind of person you are? Just tell me what's going on. It's only natural for friends to help each other."

I hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided not to tell her about the man. This was too strange, and I didn't want to involve her. After Sophie left, I sat alone in the lounge, feeling overwhelmed. I knew Sophie cared about me, but I really didn't want to involve her in this.

“What’s wrong? What did Sophie say to you?” Lawrence Lu walked in and asked with concern.

I told him about Sophie's concerns. After listening, he was silent for a moment and said, "It seems that we have to find a way to resolve this matter. We can't drag it on like this any longer."

I nodded, but my heart grew even more uneasy. Who on earth had we offended? Why was he so intent on targeting us?

Just then, my cell phone rang. It was the housekeeper calling. He sounded panicked: "Madam, something bad has happened to the master!"

My heart sank suddenly and an ominous premonition came over me.

"What's wrong, master?" I asked anxiously.

"Master, he... he was... was..." The butler's voice was choked and he couldn't say a complete sentence.

"What happened? Tell me quickly!" I almost yelled.

"He was murdered!" The butler finally said this, his voice full of fear and despair.

My vision went dark, and my phone slipped from my hand and fell to the ground...