Gwenda spoke to Alisha alone in her office. "I previously asked you to consider your image. What are your thoughts?"

Alisha tentatively suggested, "How about sticking with the youthful concept from before?"

"No," Gwenda replied. After a moment's pause, she continued, "I've designed a new image for you, but I'm unsure if you'll accept it."

"What?" Alisha asked.

"Starting today, we're going with a sexy concept." Gwenda produced a file. "These are designs from top national styling teams. I believe this is the best approach going forward."

Alisha opened the file, her rejection evident. "This" she began, trailing off.

"You're not willing?" Gwenda raised an eyebrow.

"Gwenda, I'm rather conservative," Alisha explained.

"That's precisely why you lack memorable features—you're too conservative. It makes you hard to remember. A sexy concept might change that. But don't worry," Gwenda added, "this is just your public image, not who you are."

"Am I suitable for this?" Alisha asked, skeptical, as she'd never tried such a style.

"Let's try it. I'll take you to a photoshoot today." Gwenda instructed Hattie to make the arrangements.

That afternoon, Alisha underwent styling and a photoshoot. On the way back, Gwenda held up the photos. "What do you think? Does it suit you?"

Alisha studied the pictures, disbelief in her eyes. "Is this really me?"

Gwenda smiled. "It's gorgeous! As I said, you should experiment with different styles. You were too conservative before. These photos are fantastic. They suit your personality and project a cool allure."

"Gwenda, you have excellent taste," Alisha admitted, beginning to admire her mentor. She hadn't realized she could pull off this style.

"If you approve, I'll post these on our official site?" Gwenda asked.

"Okay," Alisha nodded.

The official announcement solidified the new image. Alisha was nervous, however, and avoided checking her phone for fear of negative comments after the studio's Twitter post. But the response was overwhelmingly positive. Netizens even flooded the comments, suggesting Alisha audition for the popular drama Phoenix.

A few days later, the director actually responded, contacting Gwenda to invite Alisha to audition. Gwenda immediately asked Alisha, "Are you interested?"

"They want me to play a domineering and insolent role," Alisha hesitated, "and it's unlike anything I've done before, or my true personality."

Gwenda encouraged her. "You can do it! I've read the script. They chose you because your image fits their vision for Megan Boone. Don't turn it down. This drama could be a huge break for you—a golden opportunity."

After considering, Alisha agreed. "Okay, I'll do it."

"I'll arrange the audition for tomorrow," Gwenda said.

"Okay," Alisha replied.

The next day, with Gwenda's support, Alisha auditioned and landed the role a week later. This was also officially announced online. The netizens who had recommended her were ecstatic, praising the production team and director. Alisha's career was blossoming.

However, with Karter, Gwenda’s apprehension came to pass…