Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 398: She is the Chief Interviewer

After a successful interview, Heather felt as if the whole world had brightened up. Ever since she was fired from Montgomery Group, she had felt utterly jinxed. She worked earnestly every day, yet a few words from others had ousted her, making the world seem unfairly harsh. But at this moment, she felt life was beautiful, perhaps all her previous suffering was for this moment of happiness. She left cheerfully, accidentally bumping into Ian, "Sorry, it wasn't intentional," she quickly apologized.

"It's okay," Ian replied, noticing the joy in the woman who must have succeeded in her interview, hoping for similar good fortune himself. Everyone who opened the door and saw Aurora was taken aback, though Ian was less so, as he had known Aurora's identity from the start. This was the first time they met in such a capacity: the former ugly duckling had transformed into an heir of the Montgomery family and was now his interviewer.

Ian had always thought life was more dramatic than fiction, and with this realization, he began his self-introduction. Aurora was already aware of Ian's capabilities, which were not unfounded given his impressive achievements and his popularity among university professors, having completed several major projects with them.

Now, standing like a performer at the center of the stage, he confidently discussed his qualifications, calmly addressing Aurora's questions, the least of his worries about securing a job. A professor had already arranged a position for him at a friend's company, where he was sure to be valued. However, when Aurora handed him her business card, he changed his mind.

Unbeknownst to others, Ian had harbored feelings for her, aware that she was accompanied by better men, yet he couldn't resist being near her. Even just being close enough to watch her was enough, so he had come, driven by a private desire unknown to anyone else.

"Alright, you're hired. Wait for the employment notice," Aurora concluded.

"Thank you," Ian said, finally allowing himself a shy smile as he left.

"Is he also an acquaintance?"

Mona noticed that Aurora had decisively made another hiring decision on the spot, deviating from the usual process where they would deliberate after all interviews.

"Yes, don't worry. Their abilities are beyond question; do you still doubt my judgment?" Aurora raised an eyebrow.

"It's not that, just that you seem quite different from before," Mona said sincerely. "Oh? How so?"

"You still look as lovely, but I feel like you've developed a human touch that wasn't there before."

"A human touch? Did you see me as a ghost before?"

Aurora feigned anger.

saw vengeance. It seemed you lived only for revenge, oblivious to others, almost like a zombie. After Asher returned, he told me not to worry about

pointed out the changes accurately. Aurora smiled slightly, adjusting her hair, "It's not

never used to smile like this before. No wonder Asher voluntarily withdrew from the conflict. You've changed so much. It's this feminine side you never showed before. These changes are related to Julian. He's gradually changed you, no wonder

really changed that

sure that she hadn't felt any

seem like a completely different person. But I know it's because that man has been good to you, and that's why you've changed," her friend

thought Mona, who had never been in

door opened and

a nameplate in front of

had

to which she had ambiguously replied, "Sort

turned out she wasn't there to be interviewed; she was the interviewer! The difference was night

it was Aurora's! They had foolishly suggested

the real interviewer was Aurora,

shock to confusion, Aurora knew he

her tone. Mona noticed how much Aurora had changed. The old

now, she was different. She showed her softer side to others, responded gently to their

was the real Aurora, not the spite-filled version they

composed himself, and began his introduction. Aurora trusted Ian's efficiency; he had always been highly regarded by their

though somewhat

the so-called elites in society, Aurora preferred mentoring newcomers because of their malleability and passion for their new roles, and also because they

that's not fair, you knew Aurora was the interviewer and you didn't tell me!" Leonard hit Ian playfully as they