---- Chapter 6 With trembling hands, Mrs. Henderson pulled up a video of Ivy at the hospital as well as a report about her surgery. The video showed how ghastly Ivy's injury was. "Look at this! Ivy is going to have to live with this scar for the rest of her life! How dare you say that 50 thousand is too much?" Mrs. Henderson choked as she spoke, and it made my heart ache too. Dad's expression was grim as he declared, "Lisa, as this was an act of malice, the college will be giving you the appropriate punishment as well. You will also need to pay the compensation in full!" Turning to Ms. Lewis, he continued, "As the head of the academic affairs office, Ms. Lewis, you are also responsible for the situation, and you will receive your punishment too." Once the matter was settled, Ms. Lewis instructed Lisa to move out of the dorm room. At last, the world was at peace again. Rose and I both ---- exhaled in relief. Even the air felt fresher now. Alas, we didn't get to savor the peace for long. A month later, Lisa returned to campus all decked out in luxury brands. It looked as if she had undergone a complete transformation. 1 immediately called Ivy and asked, "Ivy, has Lisa paid off everything she owes you?" "She only paid half of the compensation," Ivy responded weakly. Wasn't Lisa supposed to be rich now? Why did she only end up paying up half the amount? Before I could ponder that question, Rose passed me her phone. "Look at this, Celia. The background in this person's livestream looks a lot like our campus..." Frowning, I said, "This is our campus. It's even our dorm room." I pointed at the Cartier bracelet the streamer was wearing before I continued, ''That bracelet is mine." Without saying another word, Rose and I hastened ---- back to our dorm room. As soon as I entered, I noticed that the security camera I had installed was missing. It went without saying that Lisa must have taken it. My desk had been touched too. Although it wasn't obvious, upon closer inspection, I could still notice that things were slightly out of place. For example, the Armani lipstick that I left on the lipstick rack was now lying on a different tray. When I checked my closet, it became even more obvious that someone had gone through my things. I had a bit of a compulsive streak when it came to organizing my clothes. I made sure to keep them in order of length, going from left to right. However, a few articles of clothing were now out of place. Taking a deep breath, I checked the time before asking Rose, "Do we have class this afternoon?" After Rose nodded in response, I smiled and declared, "We're skipping it. We're going to hide on the bed and wait for her to come back." Rose and I sat on the bed for half an hour. All of a 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.