Chapter 37

Autumn let go of the dress hem and said, "No, thank you." Then, she left the boutique and walked into another, where she picked a minimalist, pure white gown. The front was modest, but the back was dramatically open, and its mid-length cut made it hard to pull off unless you had the right frame. However, Autumn had sharp, striking features and an effortlessly cool aura. Even in white, she didn't look plain. Instead, the dress complemented her perfectly, giving her an edge that almost felt dangerous. The sales associate, Sophia Parker, helped pin up Autumn's shoulder-length dark hair into a half-up style, fully exposing the low-cut back. Under the soft lighting, the stark contrast between her pale skin and dark hair was stunning—she almost looked like she was glowing. Sophia was floored and blurted out, "You're so elegant, so beautiful, and… and…" Autumn tilted her head, surprised by the hesitation. "And what?" "So… cool," Sophia mumbled. "Cool?" Autumn echoed. Sophia nodded h