Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 194: A Graceful Retort

Heather had transformed completely from the person she was just the day before. Previously, she sported long bangs, hiding behind them due to her deep-seated insecurities, never daring to look people in the eye. She would walk with her head down most of the time, briefly acknowledging acquaintances with a quick nod before returning to her subdued stance.

Today, she stood tall, her gaze fixed ahead, her bangs swept up and her glasses replaced with contact lenses. A subtle makeup graced her face, softening her features with a hint of sharpness. Previously fearful of wearing high heels, she limited herself to low, chunky heels and baggy pants that hid her figure.

Now, she donned a business suit with a skirt, her flawless legs encased in black stockings, complemented by high heels. She had practiced walking in them all of last night, a far cry from her unnoticed presence at work, akin to a pebble on the roadside that no one bothers to look at.

However, today, from the moment she entered the company, she drew many eyes; people could hardly believe she was Heather. Dressed up, Heather was far more striking than the flamboyant Alison-a testament to a woman's true presence.

Her high heels clicked decisively against the clean floor tiles, drawing an irked Alison towards her. Alison believed Heather had merely changed her clothes and was still the same underneath, expecting her to meekly lower her head as before.

Approaching nonchalantly, Alison jeered, "Wow, I hardly recognized you. Is that Heather? What's with today-caught in a whirlwind or took the wrong medication?"

Heather paused, hearing her voice not with the old fear but with calmness as she replied, "Isn't this Alison? There are only five minutes left to clock in, and you're still leisurely strolling. Oh, I forgot, you have your backers, unlike us."

Alison pass the exams. When they applied to the company, Heather was readily accepted for her merits, securing the last available

have succeeded without her. Eventually, Alison resorted to dubious means, seducing Paul to secure her position in the company. Once in, she did not hold back from

snapped, "You dare talk back? Have you grown tired of living?" She moved to slap

mother has never slapped me; you certainly don't have

out of the company right now, do

and I indeed need this job, but I've done nothing wrong. The company can't just fire me. Besides, I've heard that Mr. Montgomery's wife is quite formidable, Alison. If I were you,

threaten me?" Alison fumed, her

with my skills, I'll soon find another job. What about you? You don't even understand your own graduation project; I

She didn't intend to provoke Alison; this was a warning. If Alison dared to come at her

I never notice how sharp your tongue was?" Alison

don't know; your family is in worse shape. If you lose this job, wouldn't your mother beat you to death?" Heather and Alison lived in the same building, and Heather had

like needles. Alison gritted her