---- Chapter 11 Jasmine put on an unbelievably pitiful expression as if she were the victim in all of this. Marcus, trembling with rage, stomped his foot. "You lunatic! I can't believe I fell for your lies and wronged Emilia!" Jasmine sneered, her voice dripping with contempt. " That just shows how stupid you all are. Don't think that by blaming me you can pretend you didn't play a part. None of you are any better than me. You're all trash! Hahahaha!" "Why you!" Marcus' face turned pale with fury, and suddenly, he fainted. The shock must have overwhelmed him. Samuel, his eyes bloodshot and wild, pulled out his service pistol and aimed it at Jasmine. "Enough! Jasmine Bardot, you are under arrest!" Given the severity of her crimes, Jasmine was sentenced to death just days later. ---- And I was finally laid to rest, next to my parents in the Martyrs' Memorial Cemetery. Our family was reunited, though not in the way I had imagined. "This is the least we could do for Emilia." Marcus! voice trembled as tears streamed down his face. "But I can never forgive myself. I failed her, and I failed her parents." "No, it's my fault.'' Samuel knelt before our graves, his body slumped, utterly broken. His voice was barely a whisper. "Emilia died because of me. And Commissioner, don't you think Jasmine was right about one thing?" Marcus stared at Samuel, confused. Samuel slowly lifted his head, his face twisted in anguish as he pressed the barrel of his gun to his throat. His voice was hollow as he laughed bitterly, " We really aren't any better. Why didn't we believe her? Marcus' eyes widened in horror. "Sam, what are you doing? Don't-" ---- Bang! The gunshot echoed through the cemetery, and Samuel collapsed into a pool of blood. His last words came as a broken whisper, "Emilia... If there is a next life..." "There won't be," I whispered back. A warmth suddenly enveloped me, and I felt a peaceful calm wash over me. I closed my eyes, letting myself dissolve into the sunlight, my soul finally free. Even if there was a next life, I prayed never to meet these people ever again. 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.