---- Chapter 3 At the restaurant, Shawn thoughtfully cut my steak and placed it in front of me. He then called the waitress over and asked her to pour some hot water for me. However, the waitress looked oddly familiar. It was only then that I realized it was Olivia. She smirked and proudly showed off the diamond ring on her finger. Shawn frowned and shot Olivia a cold look. "Once you're done, leave. Don't hang around here," he flatly said. With that, Olivia stormed off. Throughout dinner, Shawn stayed by my side, but he seemed distracted. He shifted uneasily in his seat, and his gaze was constantly drifting. Finally, he took my hand and stood up. "Anna, I'm going to the bathroom." ---- Inodded and watched him leave. A few minutes later, I received a message from Olivia. It said, "Come to the bathroom." I quietly pushed open the door and immediately overheard their conversation in the stall. Shawn's voice sounded restrained. "Don't show up in front of Anna again. I'll give you whatever you want." Olivia teased in a playful tone, "Then I want you to stay with me tonight." Shawn sighed as if he was giving in. "Alright, but I need to go home and be with Anna first." The moment he finished speaking, I expressionlessly closed the door and walked out of the restaurant. I quickly sent a message to Charles Godwin, my fiancé. He was the person I was arranged to marry. " Didn't you say the wedding dress had arrived? I'll go try it on now." ---- By the time I got home, Shawn was anxiously pacing in the living room. When he saw me, he immediately pulled me into a tight hug. "Anna, where have you been? I've been looking for you everywhere." I gently pushed him away. Then, I walked straight to the sofa and sat down. I thought about the wedding dress and gave a faint smile. "I went to try on my wedding dress." Shawn seemed relieved by my response. "Anna, I know you're excited about our wedding. But next time, please don't leave without saying anything, okay?" Inodded slightly but didn't argue with him. I didn't tell him that the dress I tried on wasn't the one for our wedding. After all, I was leaving him tomorrow. While he was walking down the aisle with someone else, I would be marrying another man. Shawn crouched down and pressed his face against 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.