---- Chapter 7 This was too much. I pushed Jeremy several times before he got the message. I was about to break free and leave the stairwell when I heard people conversing outside. Some others had probably just arrived home after getting off work. Jeremy and I were only a wall away from the people outside. I was afraid of them discovering us, so I didn't dare move. Jeremy noticed how stiff I was. He lowered his voice and asked, "What's wrong, angel? Are you nervous? Do you want me to help you relax?" He released me after a long while. The moment he let go, my legs gave out. I almost fell to my knees. "Looks like you really can't be without me, angel," he teased. I stood up straight and shoved him. "Don't come looking for me anymore. You're trying to hook up with me while..." ---- "So, that's it. I'm sorry, angel." "What's the point of apologizing when you don't mean it?" I thumped his chest lightly, thinking he would explain how he and Mabel had gotten together. Yet all he did was purse his lips without saying anything. My heart sank when I saw this. I listened carefully to make sure no one was outside before pushing Jeremy aside. "Don't come looking for me anymore-I don't want to see you again. I'll speak to Mabel tomorrow; you can report to her from now on. I turned and left. This time, he didn't come after me. When I got home, I flopped onto my bed and thought about Jeremy's earlier silence. Then, I thought about the things he'd done to me... The following day, I went to work with dark circles under my eyes. That was when I saw Mabel had already arrived. I told her I would no longer handle anything to do with Jeremy, to which she merely nodded. ---- She seemed absent-minded. I'd thought about asking her about her relationship with Jeremy but decided against it when I saw her reaction. All I needed to remember was that I couldn't have anything to do with Jeremy in the future. Iran into Lee upon leaving Mabel's office. He asked in concern, "Has something happened, Ms. Grant?" I wasn't in the mood to deal with him. "I didn't sleep well last night." After that, I left, but not before noticing him enter Mabel's office. I returned to my office and started attending to various work matters. Suddenly, my phone pinged. I checked it to see a message and a photo. The photo was of Mabel and Jeremy being intimate, while the message was an address. The sender had also written, "Come here if you want to know more." It was a simple message, but it made my blood run cold. I grabbed my bag and left. 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.