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Chapter 431: A Transformative Change

Aurora brought Heather and Ian to a shopping mall, leaving both of them puzzled.

"Boss, why did you bring us to a place like this?" Heather asked hesitantly.

"To give you both a makeover, of course," Aurora replied matter-of-factly. "From today onward, you are my right-hand people. When you go out to close deals, do you think anyone will take you seriously dressed like this? I know you're both practical people, but remember this-you're going to deal with influential individuals. Your attire is your first impression, and it represents not just you, but our company. Starting today, you need to undergo a complete transformation."

Heather and Ian exchanged uncertain glances. Coming from modest backgrounds, they were dressed in simple, inexpensive clothes. Aurora's sharp eyes instantly took note of their lack of polish.

Aurora wasn't wrong. In this society, appearances mattered-a lot. If you wanted to succeed, you had to look the part.

"Let's go inside." Aurora led them into the mall.

She first arranged for both of them to have new hairstyles. Ian, a young man, had been sporting a haircut more suited to someone twice his age. The stylist gave him a fresh, clean-cut look, removing his messy, overgrown hair and swapping his thick, outdated black-rimmed glasses for contact lenses.

When Ian reappeared, Aurora paused, momentarily stunned. The previously unkempt man was now surprisingly handsome.

The stylist had trimmed away Ian's disheveled, unruly hair and replaced it with a sleek, modern style featuring bangs. Without his glasses, his sharp features were no longer hidden. It was clear that Ian's past lack of grooming had masked his good looks.

If Gemma had seen him like this earlier, how could she have rejected him? After all, this was a society that judged people by their appearance.

"Boss, do I look strange like this?" Ian asked nervously, feeling the unfamiliar lightness on his head.

"No, you look great," Aurora reassured him, pushing him in front of a mirror. "Take a good look. This is the real you. Stop hiding."

Meanwhile, Heather was also getting a makeover. Her long, dark hair was trimmed into a sleek, professional short cut. Compared to the timid girl who used to invite trouble, Heather now exuded confidence.

at the two of

Aurora said,

where even the simplest dresses cost thousands of dollars. Heather and Ian had never dared to step foot in such a place before. Watching Aurora stride in like she

A sales associate immediately

she wore screamed high-end, and the total cost easily exceeded tens of thousands of dollars. The staff

when they saw Heather, dressed in clothes worth less than $100

attitude and pulled Heather forward. "Find her

latest styles for her right

one glance, they could accurately estimate a client's size, even

Heather with a black-and-white tailored

said

this way. Please follow me," the associate

"Can I

might have laughed out loud. After all, clients in stores like this

is one of our newest arrivals. With the current discount, it's $499,"

don't think

exasperated. "Just try

suit into the fitting

Heather's financial situation in mind. Though the outfit was pricey, it was far from the most expensive option.

herself hadn't checked the price tags on her clothes in years. Julian always sent her the latest high-end designs, and she knew their price tags often started at five

reason, she thought. They were worth their

in the new outfit, the difference was striking. The precise tailoring of high-end clothing highlighted Heather's curves, making her look elegant and poised. Combined with her fresh haircut, she

being princesses. Princesses got to