Chapter 354

“What are you going to do now?” Anna asked, her face filled with concern.

“How about changing your appearance? I have plenty of clothes here that could drastically alter your looks. If those bounty hunters can’t recognize you, you’ll be safe as long as they can’t find you,” Anna suggested, giving Esther a bit more self-confidence.

“Do you have any other clothes?” Esther inquired.

Anna snapped her fingers and replied crisply, “I’m a fashion designer, Esther. Of course, I have a vast collection of clothes.”

She then led Esther to the basement using an elevator. The entrance was password-protected.

“Take a look at my entire collection,” Anna said as she switched on the lights. The previously pitch-

black basement was now illuminated with bright white lights.

Esther saw a wide variety of clothes hanging, ranging from luxurious dresses to more casual options.

“My collection is well-maintained and stored at a controlled temperature. Feel free to find something you like,” Anna encouraged.

Without hesitation, Esther picked out a black short-sleeved T-shirt and black cargo pants, opting for a more gender-neutral look rather than her usual elegant appearance. She completed the outfit with a pair of black Martin boots and a loose-fitting black casual windbreaker.

“Didn’t you have a C-section, Esther?” Anna exclaimed with pleasant surprise upon seeing Esther’s flat and beautiful abdomen. “Your recovery is truly remarkable.”

Esther glanced at herself in the mirror and softly replied, “I had a premature and prolonged labor, which resulted in a natural birth before they could perform the C-section.”

“That’s good. Women with C-sections usually have a long scar on their abdomen. Although it’s considered a mother’s badge, it won’t allow them to wear crop tops like yours without revealing the scar,” Anna explained.

Esther examined herself in the mirror.

In the past, she would hide her true preferences to please Bradley. For example, she would style herself as an elegant woman with long black hair, as it was something Bradley loved. She would often wear one-piece dresses or knee-length skirts only.

But now, she had the opportunity to embrace a style that truly reflected her own identity.

“You look great, Esther,” Anna remarked, admiring Esther’s model-like figure. “I’m sure even Felix will have a hard time recognizing you if you change your hairstyle.”

“Let’s give it a try,” Esther agreed.

She stood in front of the mirror, styling her long black straight hair into a youthful and fashionable look.

She divided her hair into two sections, tying the upper part into a high ponytail while braiding the lower part near her ears into small, loose twists.

Previously, Esther’s makeup leaned toward elegance and a ladylike appearance. Now, her makeup was more pronounced. After applying a smokey-eye look, she slightly adjusted her outfit and prepared to test her disguise.

“Felix,” Anna called out to Felix, who was playing the piano. He turned his attention to Anna and Esther.

“Where’s Mommy?” Felix asked.

Esther replied in a composed voice, “I’m here.”

Upon hearing Esther’s voice, Felix rushed over from the piano to Esther’s side. He tilted his little face and carefully examined Esther’s new appearance.

“No, you’re not Mommy!” he declared.