The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

“What did you say?!” I grabbed Lawrence Lu’s arm, my nails almost digging into his flesh, “You said my brother is still alive? How is that possible!”

Lawrence Lu held my hand and tried to calm me down: “Lolo, I know this is hard to believe, but the hospital did call and said your brother woke up, let’s go there right away.”

"Awake? He really woke up?" I felt like I was dreaming. One moment I was immersed in the grief of losing my loved ones, and the next moment I was told that my brother was still alive. This huge gap made it difficult for me to accept it for a while.

Without giving it any time to think, I grabbed my coat and rushed out. My brother's voice and smile kept replaying in my mind as I felt a tangle of emotions. I couldn't find words to describe how I felt at that moment.

When I arrived at the hospital, I ran to my brother's ward. The moment I opened the door, I was stunned.

My brother was lying quietly on the hospital bed. Although his face was still a little pale, his chest was rising and falling regularly. He was really still alive!

"Brother!" I rushed to the bed, held his hand tightly, and couldn't hold back my tears anymore.

Perhaps he felt my presence, his eyelids trembled slightly and he slowly opened his eyes.

"Luo...Luo..." He uttered my name weakly, his voice so hoarse that it was almost inaudible.

"Brother, I'm here! I've always been here!" I burst into tears and held his hand tightly, afraid that he would disappear if I let go.

My brother tried hard to raise his hand, and I quickly held his hand and placed it on my cheek.

"Don't be afraid, Lolo, brother is fine..." He said with difficulty, but tried to raise a comforting smile at the corner of his mouth.

Seeing my brother safe and sound, I finally felt relieved. All the hardships I had gone through in the past seemed insignificant at this moment.

In the days that followed, with the help of the mysterious family, we finally eradicated the Dark Night and brought those evil criminals to justice. My brother's health gradually improved, and our family was finally reunited and lived a peaceful life.

With the support of the mysterious family, Lu Yuxuan and I founded our own fashion brand. We drew on the exquisite craftsmanship and unique aesthetics passed down from generation to generation in our family, seamlessly blending Eastern and Western fashion elements, and quickly became famous in the fashion world.

Chenxi, the girl who had stood by me during my darkest moments, has now blossomed into a graceful young lady. She personally designed a dress for me, saying it was a wedding gift. "Sister Luoluo, you must be the most beautiful bride!" she said excitedly as she adjusted the hem of my dress, her eyes sparkling with joy. Looking at her, I seemed to see myself, striving for my dreams.

The housekeeper was also in tears. He had been with the Lu family for decades and witnessed the rise and fall of several generations of the Lu family. Now that he saw that Yuxuan and I had finally achieved our goal, he was so excited that he couldn't speak. He just nodded continuously, and his turbid eyes were full of relief.

The wedding went on as planned. We booked the entire island. The azure sea, blue sky, white sandy beach, and flower-paved paths made it a dreamlike scene. Wearing a long, flowing wedding dress designed by Chenxi, I walked slowly toward my happy life, accompanied by my father.

In the guest seats sat our family, friends, and those who had helped us. I saw the patriarch of the mysterious family, who nodded to me with a kind look in his eyes. I saw my former companions, their faces filled with smiles of blessing. I also saw those who had been harmed by the Dark Night, who had finally let go of their hatred and smiled with relief.

My eyes finally fell on Lawrence Lu. He was wearing a white suit today, with an upright posture and a gentle smile on his face. There was only me in his eyes, as if the whole world had disappeared and only the two of us were left.

At this moment, all my uneasiness and anxiety disappeared. I just want to remember this moment forever, remember his eyes, remember his warmth, and remember all the beauty between us.

He walked towards me, and every step he took seemed to be stepping on the tip of my heart. The feeling of nervousness and happiness made me want to cry. Finally, he took my hand. My palm was slightly sweaty, but he held it tightly, as if he wanted to melt me into his life.

The priest began to recite the oath, but I couldn't take my eyes off Yuxuan. My image was reflected in his deep eyes, and I could feel the burning emotion, as warm and sincere as the sunshine on this island.

"Ms. Lin Luoluo, are you willing to marry the gentleman next to you? Whether he is poor or rich, sick or healthy, are you willing to love him and cherish him forever?" The solemn voice of the priest brought me back to reality.

I looked at Yuxuan and said word by word, "I do." Although my voice was soft, it was extremely firm.

When it was Yuxuan's turn to take the oath, he held my hand slightly firmly and said in a firm tone: "I do, Luoluo, I love you. I will spend my whole life protecting you and making you the happiest woman in the world."

The simple vows contained our deepest love for each other. When we exchanged rings, I saw tears in Yuxuan's eyes. They were tears of happiness and promise.

The patriarch of the mysterious family took the stage as a representative of the elders to deliver a speech. He looked at us and said kindly, "My children, I am very pleased to see that you are together. I hope you can cherish each other and create a happy future together."

His words were filled with blessings and expectations, and made me feel the warmth of another "home." Yes, our lives have just begun, and the road ahead is long, but I know that no matter what difficulties we encounter, we will move forward hand in hand, because we have each other and love, and that is enough.

Guests stood up and gave us their blessings. Laughter and blessings echoed one after another, forming a symphony of happiness. I held Yuxuan's arm and walked through the crowd, accepting blessings from all sides, my face always filled with a happy smile.

"Lolo, you look so beautiful today." Chenxi held a glass of champagne and looked at me with a smile, his eyes full of envy and blessings.

"You look beautiful today too. We will be happy in the future." I held her hand and sincerely hoped that we could both get our own happiness.

"Yes, I definitely will." Chenxi raised his glass and clinked it with mine.

"Drink less alcohol, it's bad for your health." Yuxuan rubbed my hair lovingly and handed me a glass of juice.

"I know, housekeeper." I stuck out my tongue mischievously. Yuxuan always takes care of me in every possible way, fearing that I would suffer any grievances.

Just as we were immersed in happiness, I accidentally caught a glimpse of a familiar figure in the corner of the wedding banquet hall. The figure was tall and straight, but exuded a gloomy aura, like a cheetah lurking in the darkness, which made people shudder.

"What's wrong?" Yuxuan noticed that something was wrong with me and asked with concern.

"It's nothing, maybe I saw it wrong." I shook my head, trying hard to forget the uneasiness I felt just now, but that figure was like a brand, deeply imprinted in my mind and could not be erased.

"Are you tired? Do you want to take a rest first?" Yuxuan asked gently.

I wanted to say no, but then I thought that maybe taking a break would help me calm down, so I nodded and, accompanied by Yuxuan, came to the lounge next to the banquet hall.

However, the moment I stepped into the lounge, an inexplicable chill instantly swept through my body, my heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and a sense of foreboding washed over me. The lounge was empty, the curtains drawn, and only a faint light streamed down from the ceiling, illuminating the room with an eerie air.

"Yuxuan..." I subconsciously grabbed his hand, my palms full of cold sweat.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Yuxuan hugged me in his arms and comforted me softly.

At this moment, I clearly heard a slight sound of footsteps coming from the door. The footsteps were light and slow, as if he wanted to deliberately hide his whereabouts, but also wanted us to notice his presence.

I held my breath, my heart nearly leaping into my throat, an unprecedented sense of fear enveloped me...