The next few days became a crash course in subtle seduction.
The System bombarded me with advice—smile angles, posture tricks, micro-flirting.
I practiced. I stumbled. I improved.
Natalie seemed amused by the new me.
But Layla… Layla started noticing.
She laughed at my dry remarks. Her eyes lingered. The teasing lost its venom.
One afternoon, reviewing reports together, I leaned in.
"You ever notice the company logo looks like a bad hairpiece?" I whispered.
Layla snorted, covering her mouth. Actual laughter.
[Mission Complete.]
[Reward: Appearance +1. Charm Skill: Level 1.]
She shook her head, smiling. "You're full of surprises, Alex."
I straightened my tie, confidence swelling.
I wasn't invisible anymore.