The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

My heart instantly sank to the bottom. The best friend in the photo was clearly being controlled by someone. I clenched my fists, my nails almost digging into my flesh, but there was nothing I could do. Lawrence Lu pulled me behind him, staring at the man fiercely: "I'll go with you. Let her go."

The man smiled contemptuously: "Mr. Lu, we only invite Miss Lin."

"Impossible!" I practically screamed. "What the hell do you want to do? If you want revenge, come after me. Hurting my friends is nothing!"

The man remained unmoved, just looking at us coldly, as if watching a fight between two trapped beasts. Lawrence Lu protected me behind him and whispered, "Lolo, don't be afraid, I will protect you."

I took a deep breath, tried to calm myself down, and thought quickly about countermeasures. Suddenly, an idea flashed in my mind and I thought of someone who might be able to help us!

"I can go with you," I said firmly, looking directly into the man's eyes, "but I have one condition."

The man raised his eyebrows, seeming very interested in my proposal: "You say."

"I need to make a phone call first."

The man hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded. I quickly dialed the number, and the moment the call was connected, I felt like I had grabbed the last straw.

"Hello, it's me, I need your help..."

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a few seconds, and then a deep and attractive male voice came: "Address."

After hanging up, I gave the man my address. Half an hour later, a black Maybach pulled up in front of us. The door opened, and a tall man wearing gold-rimmed glasses stepped out. His gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, and he exuded an air of authority without even being angry.

"Long time no see, Mr. Lu, Ms. Lin." He nodded slightly, with a hint of playful smile in his tone, "It seems that you have encountered some troubles."

"Mr. K?" Lawrence Lu looked at the man in front of him in surprise, obviously surprised by his sudden appearance.

This Mr. K was the mysterious man who was sitting in the corner at the auction that day and bought an antique brooch at a high price.

"Mr. K, why are you here?" I looked in surprise at the man in front of me who seemed to have fallen from the sky. He had an aura that was hard to ignore. He was calm, wise, but also had a hint of unpredictable danger.

Mr. K smiled faintly, his eyes behind his glasses dark and unfathomable. "It seems my appearance has taken you by surprise. However, rather than that, let's deal with the current situation first." He turned to look at the man holding my best friend hostage, his tone calm but with unquestionable authority, "Let her go, and I can pretend nothing happened."

The man paused, seemingly assessing Mr. K's power. Mr. K remained calm, unperturbed, and quietly stood there, his demeanor calm and composed, yet he emanated a powerful, oppressive aura. After a few seconds of stalemate, the man finally relented and reluctantly let go of my friend.

I rushed over and breathed a sigh of relief after confirming my bestie was alright. Mr. K waved, and his bodyguards immediately took the man away. I looked at Mr. K gratefully, unsure how to express my gratitude.

"Don't thank me," Mr. K said, as if he saw through my thoughts. "I just did what I should do. Besides," he paused and said meaningfully, "we should be considered allies."

Mr. K’s words surprised Lawrence Lu and me. Mr. K continued, “I’ve been following you and I know you’ve been in some trouble recently. I can help you solve these problems, but in exchange, I need you to do something for me.”

Before I could ask him what he wanted us to do, Mr. K's phone rang. He answered the phone, listened to a few words, and smiled with satisfaction: "Okay, I understand."

After hanging up the phone, Mr. K said to us, "I have good news for you. Chenxi has found evidence to prove his innocence, and those rumors have been refuted. Also, there's good news from the mysterious family. With my help, they've successfully resolved the crisis, and the family's safety is guaranteed."

Upon hearing this news, Lu Yuxuan and I were thrilled. Chenxi had finally been cleared of her grievances, and the threat from the mysterious family that had plagued us had been resolved, all thanks to Mr. K's help. The gloom in my heart vanished, replaced by hope and longing for the future. "Mr. K, what do you want us to do?" I couldn't suppress my doubts, eager to know the conditions of this mysterious ally.

Lawrence Lu also restrained his joy and looked at Mr. K calmly.

Mr. K crossed his fingers, leaned forward slightly, and said in a serious tone: "I need you to help me expose the true face of a conspiracy group."

"Cabal?" I repeated doubtfully, all sorts of speculations running through my mind.

"Indeed, this group is involved in multiple sectors, with complex influence. They have been secretly manipulating the market and reaping huge profits." Mr. K paused, his sharp eyes sweeping over us. "And your plight is inextricably linked to them."

My heart was shocked, and my stepmother's hypocritical smile, my stepsister's vicious eyes, and those inexplicable frame-ups and attacks flashed through my mind... Could it be that all this was manipulated by this mysterious conspiracy group behind the scenes?

Lawrence Lu asked calmly, “What do you need us to do?”

Mr. K handed us a document. "It contains some evidence I've collected, but I need more, especially their internal transaction records and information about their core members."

I took the document, and the heavy touch made me realize the seriousness of the matter.

"Don't worry, I won't put you at risk." Mr. K seemed to see through my worries. "I will send someone to assist you. I will also contact some influential friends in the fashion industry, and they will also provide you with assistance."

Over the next few days, Lu Yuxuan and I devoted ourselves to our counterattack plan. The intelligence Mr. K provided was of great assistance. We followed the clues and gradually obtained some evidence of the conspiracy's crimes. Mr. K also kept his promise and contacted his friends in the fashion industry. These people are leaders in the industry and have great influence. After hearing about our situation, they were outraged and expressed their willingness to do their best to help us.

A counterattack against the conspiracy group is about to begin...

Lawrence Lu’s phone suddenly rang. He answered the call, his expression gradually becoming serious. “What did you say? Are you sure?”

I looked at him nervously, my heart beating faster. Had the plan gone awry?

Lawrence Lu hung up the phone, a complex emotion flashed in his deep eyes, he held my hand and said in a deep voice: “Lolo, things have changed, we have a chance to completely defeat them.”

I held my breath and asked anxiously, "What's wrong? What happened?"

"Mr. K just received news that there are disagreements within the conspiracy group. One of the core members has a large amount of evidence of their crimes and wants to turn against them."

I covered my mouth in disbelief, this was a godsend!

"Mr. K has arranged for someone to make the contact. If everything goes well, we will be able to get the evidence and catch them all in one fell swoop!" Lu Yuxuan's tone was a little excited, but more cautious.

I knew it wouldn't be that simple. The conspiracy group, having been able to dominate for so long, must be no pushover. Is this traitor truly trustworthy? Is he the next trap?

My mind was filled with a thousand thoughts, a mixture of anxiety and hope, making me feel extremely uneasy...