Chapter 70

Without a word, Scott's reaction to seeing Autumn was more than surprise; it was outright revulsion. It seemed like incredibly bad luck that Damien had married such an oblivious woman. Thankfully, their marriage was a well-kept secret, known only to a few. Otherwise, Damien would be humiliated alongside Autumn. From a distance, Emilia spotted Autumn in a white gown. Although Emilia usually disliked the kind of dresses Autumn wore, she had to admit that the simple, unadorned, form-fitting white dress perfectly matched Autumn's aloof demeanor. Her medium-length black hair was pulled back with a plain black wooden hairpin, with a few strands left to fall naturally, giving her an effortless yet minimalist look. Combined with her subtle, natural makeup, she stood out as refreshingly elegant and commanding among the lavish banquet's heavily made-up guests. But that was exactly why Emilia found Autumn pretentious, as if she were trying too hard to appear uniquely special. Emilia foun