---- Chapter 1 During the three years I was gone, I never visited my parents' graves. Michael, my son, was a year old, so I brought him back to visit my parents. While I pushed the stroller through the graveyard, I heard a familiar voice. "Yelena, you're back!" When I looked over, I saw Iris, my childhood friend's mother. She was standing not too far away. She was delighted to see me, and she hurried over to me. I greeted her politely, "Hello, Iris." ---- She held my hand affectionately and looked at me with kindly eyes. My lips curled up ina stiff smile as I avoided her gaze. "Tt's been a few years since I last saw you. You've grown thinner. You must have been through a lot. "Niel did you wrong that year. That brat is visiting the graves of that woman's parents. I'll get him to apologize to you now." Before I could even say no, she had already called Niel. He was my childhood friend and ex-fiance. Five minutes later, I saw Niel running over while gasping. Behind him was Cloud Stalner, his foster sister. He was surprised to see me at first. But soon, his gaze turned as chilly as it was three years ago. "When did you come back?" Iris clicked her tongue and smacked his head. "Pay attention to your tone, you brat?!" ---- Cloud immediately shielded Niel and looked at Iris pitifully. "Mom..." Iris just scowled and refused to look at her. Cloud's expression stiffened. She started twiddling with her fingers. After a long while, she finally seemed to spot me and appeared surprised. "Yelena, when did you come back? I was wrong three years ago, but I just love Niel too much. Don't worry. I won't fight over him with you anymore." With absolute composure, I just watched Cloud with her act. Back when she came over to mock me, she had not appeared this pitiful. Niel then switched places with Cloud and shielded her while he glared at me warily. "T was wrong in the past, so Cloud isn't to blame." lignored them and simply looked at the fuming Iris. "Tris, I have to visit my parents. Bye now." 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.