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Fast forward 25 years, Natalie finds herself entrenched in a life she never envisioned. Living alone in a dingy apartment with her dog Duster, she occupies a role as chief architect at her company but spends her days mired in the role of an accountant—where her talents go unnoticed, and her confidence continues to dwindle. Despite having supportive friends, including Josh and Whitney, Natalie struggles against the norms of beauty and success dictated by society. Her feelings of inadequacy persist, accentuated by a humiliating encounter with a businessman named Blake, who fails to recognize her professional capabilities.