Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 447: I’ll Only Say This Once

When Ian appeared in the office with a completely new look, everyone was stunned. Previously, Ian was known as a nerd-plain and awkward in his old-fashioned clothes, with long, unkempt hair that made him look far older than his age.

But after Aurora helped him with a makeover, the change was striking. When Ian walked in, all eyes were on him. Even Gemma, who was in the middle of applying lipstick, dropped it onto the table in shock. If this Ian had pursued her back in their first year of college, how could she have possibly said no?

Ian's tall and athletic figure, honed by years of basketball and exercise, had always been hidden beneath his frumpy sportswear. Back then, he wore oversized glasses with thick black frames, and his messy hair obscured much of his face.

Now, dressed in a sharp suit that highlighted his physique, with his hair styled neatly and contact lenses replacing his glasses, Ian looked like an entirely different person- like a refined young gentleman from a wealthy family.

"Ian, you look like a completely new man!" Gemma greeted him enthusiastically, even going so far as to link her arm with his.

Ian frowned and pulled his arm away. "This has nothing to do with you."

Leonard also came over, visibly impressed. "Wow, man, what happened? You're like a new person overnight!"

"I have work to do," Ian replied curtly. He remembered what Aurora had told him- trouble was likely brewing for the company soon. Determined to help her, Ian had already bought several books about perfumery the day before.

NE's actions against Aurora had filled Ian with self-reproach. If he had the skills, he could have created the perfect perfume for her.

Ian was the kind of person who acted on his thoughts immediately, regardless of his lack of experience. As long as he had a goal, he would start pursuing it without delay.

"Why are you buying so many books on perfumery? That's not even your field," Leonard asked, puzzled.

just browsing. Things are slow lately anyway,"

to be slow?" Leonard and the others weren't yet aware of the issues

nothing. You guys should get back to work," Ian said. By now, he had fully aligned himself with Aurora and considered himself one of her trusted confidants. There was no way he would

both noticed that Ian had changed-not just in appearance but also in demeanor. He was no longer the shy,

often sat by the window with a cup of coffee and a book. He read diligently, looking

time, Gemma noticed how attractive Ian's hands were and how his sun- kissed skin radiated a subtle charm. He was undeniably an exceptional man. How had she not seen it

adopting a more polished appearance. Like Ian, she had started

had evolved from being a timid assistant in the Montgomery Group, often overlooked and ordered around, to becoming an independent, confident woman admired by

drew genuine admirers. Flowers began appearing on her desk, and colleagues offered to stand in line for

Heather didn't let it go to her head. She knew she still

never spoke much-just exchanged polite smiles

two days, Ian hadn't seen Aurora. Her absence left

spotted Mona and finally worked up the courage to ask, "Manager, why haven't I seen

boss is in New York for training," Mona

she might be upset about not landing that order and

she is by being fragile. She's been through things you can't imagine. This is just a minor setback. She's in New York learning perfumery from

knew that Ian was someone Aurora valued, so she didn't

was still willing to humble herself and learn from the best, even leaving her two companies behind

out now," Ian said, feeling much lighter after learning Aurora's

"Alright, take care."