Chapter3 Claire Whitman. Hearing that name made me pause. Not long ago, a package had arrived at our house with the recipient listed as Claire Whitman-but the address was ours. Curious, I opened it. Inside was an extremely revealing set of lingerie. I asked Edward about it. Without a second thought, he tossed the package into the trash, his expression perfectly calm. "Either it was sent to the wrong address, or it's some new marketing gimmick. Just ignore it." Now, the truth I had long suspected finally became clear. I looked at Claire Whitman and said coldly, "I suggest you wait for Edward to arrive and have him tell you himself who these two people standing in front of you are.' Claire's face darkened. "Damn it! So you are here for my husband. You even dug up his name!" It was only then that my mother-in-law finally realized; this is Edward's restaurant, and the "husband" Claire kept referring to... was Edward. Yet she still couldn't believe it. "Young lady... I'm Edward Sterling's mother." "You must be mistaken. My son could never be interested in you-he certainly wouldn't consider you his wife." Smack! Before her words could even land, Claire slapped my mother-in-law across the face with full force. "You pathetic old hag! Can't even afford a decent meal, and you dare pretend to be my husband's mother?" "You? Deserving?" My mother-in-law, frail and elderly, fell to the ground from the impact. "Mom!" I rushed forward to help her up. I remembered the day my father had offered a massive inheritance offer to select a son-in-law for me. Many Chapter3 21.43% had come, hoping to marry into our family. But Edward had waited outside our house for three days straight, pleading with tearful eyes, saying he didn't care about the money, only that I help his sick mother. He only begged me to help save his ailing mother. It was his filial piety that made me choose him as my husband. After our wedding, I had brought in the best medical experts to cure my mother-in-law. But now, from Claire's violent slap, my mother-in-law-recently recovered-turned pale instantly. She clutched her chest, curling up in pain. "Mom?" My heart tightened as I held her. "Mom! Are you feeling chest pain?" "Medicine! Where's your medicine?" Although her heart condition had been treated, her doctor had warned that any extreme shock could trigger a relapse. She always carried her emergency heart medication with her. I fumbled desperately through her coat pocket and finally found the small brown bottle. Just as I shakily twisted the cap open, ready to give her the pills, Claire jumped forward and snatched it. "What's this? Can't get a free meal, pretending to be my husband's family doesn't work, now faking illness too?" "You really think this is going to save you?" "Give me that medicine!" I lunged to grab it back, but the waitstaff-all Claire's friends and relatives-pinned me down without her even needing to say a word. My voice shook as I shouted at her, "She is Edward Sterling's mother!" "She has a heart condition! If she doesn't take her medicine, she could die!" Chapter3 21.435 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.