---- Chapter 1 I felt a headache coming on when I saw the long list of claims in the chat group. Seeing that all of us had remained silent, Lisa Stewart sent a bunch of photos of her injury before adding, " I'm warning you. I have evidence that I fell in our dorm room! Celia's the one who always uses the bathroom the last in the morning, so she's the most likely suspect. "However, out of the kindness of my heart, I don't want to make things too humiliating for her, so I don't want to go through the effort of figuring out who the real culprit is. Therefore, you guys can just split the compensation evenly." After a moment, Rose Clark, one of my roommates, couldn't resist replying, "Are you expecting us to ---- prove our own innocence?" Ivy Henderson, who had always been a meek and honest young woman, also expressed her doubts. " Even if there had been a puddle of water on the floor, you should've been able to spot it, right? There are plenty of puddles out on the streets all the time. Does that mean you go around demanding compensation from everyone?" Infuriated that she didn't get the response she wanted, Lisa lashed out at us. "Does this mean you three aren't going to pay up?" Just barely containing my laughter, I typed out my reply. "Is it that obvious?" I exited the chat group before Lisa could respond. Rose and Ivy returned to our dorm room soon after. When they saw me, they couldn't resist grumbling about what happened. "Lisa probably sees nothing but dollar signs in everything! She called that an injury, huh? I wouldn't even call it a scratch! How is she even injured? And ---- yet, she wants us to pay her a thousand dollars each!" Shrugging, I declared, "Either way, I'm not going to let her take advantage of me." Rose and Ivy exchanged looks before nodding earnestly in agreement. Lisa didn't message us in private, so we all thought she was giving up after failing to extort money from us. However, half an hour later, Lisa returned to the dorm room looking rather livid. She had a bag of medication in one hand and her phone in the other. First, she stepped gingerly into the room, clutching her knee in an exaggerated manner. Then, she angled her phone camera toward the floor and cried out, " Here it is, everyone! Here's the scene of the crime! "They did it on purpose! Once they were done with the bathroom, they left a puddle of water on purpose so that I would slip and fall! I was in a rush this morning, and I ended up slipping on the water before T even knew what was happening. I'm still in so much 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.