---- Chapter 3 Niel's voice traveled into my ears along with the wind and dragged me out of my memories. "Does your boss treat you so badly that he won't even buy you a jacket?" I spared him a look but refused to talk to him. Just then, Cloud tugged at his shirt. "Niel, since Yelena's living such a horrible life now, shouldn't we help her?" She looked at me as if she found my entire situation regretful. But I did not miss the scorn in her eyes. Niel raised an eyebrow in amusement and smirked. " Yelena, as long as you apologize, I'll marry you." When those words came out of Niel's lips again, I gave him a mocking look. "It's been three years, and you still haven't married Cloud?" She had been looking all pitiful, but after what I said, she immediately started crying. ---- Iris rolled her eyes at her and grabbed my hand again. "Yelena, I won't let any random person join the Stalner family," she said earnestly. Cloud choked in response, and her face turned even paler. She cast a pleading look at Niel, but he did not respond. So, she wore a tragic smile instead. "Yelena, don't be a nanny anymore. Get back with Niel. I'll be fine. Don't worry about me." Niel's expression changed, and he suddenly yanked myarm. "Yelena, why must you insist on making Cloud sad? I already told you that I would marry you. What else do you want? Why are you putting her on the spot?!" His questions made me look at him in surprise. Before I could retort, Michael started bawling. I quickly picked him up and patted his back with ---- familiar motions as I looked at him lovingly. Iris suddenly asked, "Yelena, is that really your son?" She was a mother too, so she knew how mothers treated their children. I smiled at her and nodded. Niel just scoffed. "Mom, are you senile? Yelena is clearly someone's nanny. "When she ran away, she was diagnosed with severe depression. "Besides, Lewis Corporation is an empty shell now. How can she still think about marriage?" I did not want to talk to Niel. Whatever his thoughts were, they were not important to me. Iris ignored him too. Instead, she looked at me with a mix of pity and other complex emotions. After I calmed Michael down, I put him back in the stroller. Then, I bade Iris farewell and attempted to leave. 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.