As Charles fixed his eyes on Autumn, she stroked her hair gently. She stammered as her cheeks flushed to pink, "Umm... isn't it looking good on me?"
"Yes, you look simply stunning!" In Charles's eyes Autumn was pretty. But he had never imagined that she would be transformed into such an enthralling beauty after getting dressed up. Autumn always went out with a natural look. She never applied any make-up or even wore jewelry. After she put on this magnificent dress she looked totally different.
"This dress please. Get it wrapped up!" She was his wife so he wanted to give her nothing less than the best.
"Okay sir!" The shopping assistant stood aside as she was struck by Autumn's understated beauty. After briefly comparing Autumn with Rachel they finally understood why Charles had chosen Autumn. Rachel was pretty but she lacked demure and elegance which Autumn possessed.
The shopping assistants present were beyond overjoyed when Charles decided to buy the dress without even asking for the price. In that way they could reward themselves a handsome bonus this month.
"Lily, where is the robe that I asked you to keep aside for me?" Rachel's voice reached their ears from outside the fitting room. At this time, Charles had left to pay for the dress. After recognizing her voice, the shopping assistant frowned and said to Autumn with an awkward look, "Mrs. Lu, how about you go inside to change into your clothes? Till then I can get your new dress wrapped up."
Autumn politely responded, "Okay." Her pace was slowed down by half because of the full-skirted dress. Before Autumn entered a fitting room, Rachel walked in, with a bright smile on her face.
It seemed that she was in a good mood. But her smile froze immediately at the sight of the dress on someone else. At that time, she didn't recognize Autumn as she was walking with her back towards Rachel. She turned to Lily and slapped her abruptly, "You know that I never wear the clothes that others have tried on. I have been your client for a long t
ot respond. Charles turned to Autumn and said in a gentle voice, "Go change your clothes. I will take you to have a delicious meal."
Autumn said to Charles with a little nod, "That sounds good!" She turned around with an intention of changing out of the evening dress. At this time, Rachel grabbed Autumn by her arm and said, "Mrs. Lu, I chose this dress yesterday. Could you please give it back to me?"
"You chose this?" Autumn shook her hand off and continued, "Miss Bai, I want to give this to you, but... my husband has already paid for this. Moreover, I like this dress very much. So I must apologize as I can't give up on it."
Autumn added smilingly, "I don't have more time to waste here. There are so many pretty evening dresses here. I suggest... you lose no time picking up another one instead of having this futile argument. Perhaps you can find another one you like."
Mrs. Lu..." Rachel wasn't surprised when Autumn refused. However, she couldn't give up on that dress so easily. She gave a smile and proceeded, "As you know, my birthday is coming. Besides, I am a public figure. I can't wear a plain dress on my birthday party in front of the media. Can you please..."
Autumn turned to Charles and looked at him. Rachel hurried to say, "Mr. Lu treats you so well. As long as you agree, he won't oppose this. Am I right, Mr. Lu?"