Chapter 1: intro to Ella

Cinderella Said No, is a new take on the classic tale: Cinderella. our female lead, finds herself the being treated as if she was a maid in her own home. her remarried father seems to have no love for this daughter of his first wife and only pays attention to her two step siblings. being constantly bullied and framed for things she didn't do by her step mother, she feels like she needs to change her situation. The Crown princes birthday party seems like a perfect place to change everything. she comes up with a plan that will not only make her rich but also get revenge on her so called 'loving family'. Rolling her eyes at the stupid-duo siblings fawning over the pompous crown prince, she shirks into a corner balcony to avoid being implicated with these fools. setting her wine glass down, a loud thud resounds behind her. she turns around, staring at the man who was just snoring loudly. "You didn't see me. I didn't see you." he grins. brushing off the dust from his suit. someone actually had the audacity to fall asleep at the crown princes birthday party? he must be someone influential. "I'll keep it a secret if you help me." he raises his sharp brows with interest. an evil smile comes over his appealing face. "And what make you think i will do anything for you?" he asks. she ignores his question. "I just want to make a connection with you." "Do you even know who i am?" he asks. "No." he thinks for a moment, grinning evilly. "Alright, but first...."