---- Chapter 8 News of Nina's attempt at murdering me with the silver dagger spread like wildfire. Gareth was scared she'd try again, so he was insistent on making sure I stayed within the Ice Pack's territory. I temporarily put my work aside. Instead, I spent my days reading. I even began writing novels. Much to my surprise, many people enjoyed reading them. My days were busy but satisfying. I thought things with Sebastian had ended until a foreign number called me. It was Annabelle, the Fire Pack's witch and one of Sebastian's trusted cronies. When I'd first arrived at their pack, she'd made life difficult for me at every turn. The evil plan of making me sacrifice my wolf was her idea. However, she put on a pitiful front on the phone. "Ms. Zoreen ... Can you come back to visit Alpha Sebastian? Ever since you left, it was as though his soul had left with you. Even when rogues attacked us, he didn't ---- give a damn... Our pack won't survive without him! "The wound from the silver dagger was left for too long without treatment. He's on his last breath..." Annabelle began sobbing. I chuckled and asked, "Is he suffering as much as I did when I sacrificed my wolf?" Annabelle pleaded, "I'm begging you! You're his Luna! You can't stand by and watch him..." "His Luna died a long time ago," I interrupted. Then, I hung up. Her angry shrieks were cut short. After that, Sebastian also tried reaching out to me, but I couldn't be bothered to pay any attention to him. He finally understood that my hatred was entirely real. Such loathing couldn't be faked. However, he wouldn't give up. It was as though he believed that appearing determined and hopelessly in love would miraculously make me forgive him. Sebastian even mentioned me in every interview he went on, also announcing that he'd exiled Nina. ---- It annoyed me to no end. To protect me, Gareth attacked the Fire Pack, the reason being that Sebastian had failed to perform his duties and could no longer function as the pack's Alpha. Unsurprisingly, Sebastian's pack hadn't been training diligently, and Sebastian was extremely weak. The Fire Pack was swiftly defeated. This came to the notice of the revered Alpha King, who conducted an inquest regarding whether Sebastian still deserved to be an Alpha. Gareth and I showed up for the inquest. Sebastian had been slumped in his seat dejectedly. When he saw me, he leapt toward me as though I were his only hope. "Nina!" I stared back expressionlessly, as though he were nothing but a stranger. Under the interrogation of the Alpha King and the Elders, Sebastian was a stuttering mess. He couldn't ---- even describe his pack's condition. In the end, the Alpha King stripped Sebastian of his Alpha title. Without the prestige that being an Alpha brought Sebastian, everyone could now see him for who he truly was-an obsessive, terrifying, but pathetically ordinary man. I got up and left the inquest hall. Sebastian's eyes on me felt like slime on my back. However, I would never look back at him. Some mistakes were like shattered porcelain. Even if you fixed them, the cracks would always be there. Walking out of the cold hall, the sun shone down on me, bathing me in warmth. Gareth had been waiting outside. Upon seeing me, he strode over and gave me ahug. "Let's go," he said with a smile. "Your book launch is starting soon." I nodded and put my arm through this. It was time to begin a new chapter of my life. In "Cinderella's Glass Slipper: The One I’ve Always Loved" by CrushReel, a heartfelt romance unfolds between a woman and the president she has long admired since youth. Overcoming insecurities about her appearance, she finds herself working closely with him as his assistant, leading to unexpected twists and turns in their relationship. This modern romance novel explores themes of self-acceptance, unrequited love, and the dynamics of power and attraction in an office setting. The unique blend of billionaire CEO dynamics, hidden feelings, and the revelation of secrets adds layers of intrigue to the story, keeping readers captivated as the plot unfolds. What sets this novel apart is its delicate balance between sweet romance and the complexities of relationships in a contemporary workplace. With each chapter, readers are drawn deeper into the emotional journey of the characters as they navigate their growing connection amidst professional responsibilities and personal desires. For those seeking a compelling tale that combines elements of romance, secrecy, and personal transformation, "Cinderella's Glass Slipper: The One I’ve Always Loved" is available to read at CrushReel, offering a captivating escape into a world where love conquers all.