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

slow?" Leonard and the

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

and Gemma both noticed that Ian had changed-not just in appearance but also in demeanor. He was

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

hands were and how his sun- kissed skin radiated a subtle charm.

and adopting a more polished appearance. Like Ian, she had started researching perfumery and was

Heather had evolved from being a timid assistant in the Montgomery Group, often overlooked and ordered

men, Heather's independence and warm personality drew genuine admirers. Flowers began appearing on her

She knew she still had much to

Aurora. Though they never spoke much-just exchanged polite smiles when they happened

seen Aurora. Her absence left him with

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

in New York for training," Mona replied. "Why? Did you need her for

she might be upset about not landing that order and decided to stay

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 a master. When she returns, she'll be better than

valued, so she didn't brush him off and instead told

to humble herself and learn from the best,

Thank you. I'll head out now," Ian said, feeling much lighter

"Alright, take care."