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.

slow lately anyway," Ian

and the

now, he had fully aligned himself with Aurora and considered himself one of her trusted confidants. There was

changed-not just in appearance but also in demeanor. He was no longer the shy, self-conscious guy who couldn't even make eye

and a book. He read diligently, looking up anything he didn't understand and taking notes as

Ian's hands were and how his sun- kissed skin radiated a subtle charm. He was undeniably an exceptional man. How had

her hair short and adopting a more polished appearance. Like Ian, she had started researching perfumery and was teaching herself the

Ian and Heather were completely different from their past selves, attracting attention from their colleagues. Heather had evolved from being

relied on feigned weakness to attract men, Heather's independence and warm personality drew genuine admirers. Flowers began appearing on her desk, and colleagues offered to stand in line for her meals or accompany

She knew she still had much to learn and aspired to become someone like

exchanged polite smiles when they happened to meet on the

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

finally worked up the courage to ask, "Manager, why haven't

boss is in New York for training," Mona replied. "Why? Did

not landing that order and decided to stay away,"

her. The boss didn't get to where she is by being fragile. She's been through things you can't imagine. This is just a minor setback. She's

she didn't brush

Despite her status, she was still willing to humble herself

it, Manager. Thank you. I'll head out now," Ian said, feeling much lighter after learning Aurora's

"Alright, take care."