That night, Vonda did not look as sexy as she had during her first spontaneous encounter with Max. The knee-length off-white dress with a tight open shoulder that hugged her body was her choice then.

Instead of exuding a sexy impression, Vonda now presented herself differently. She seemed more reserved, though her natural beauty still shone through. At least that's what Max's eyes perceived.

Vonda chose a knee-length black dress. Again. Somehow it happened to match Max's color choice.

The dress had short sleeves, cinched at the waist, and traced the contours of Vonda's lower body with subtle elegance. It was remarkably simple, with minimal embellishment, yet it exuded an...