Chapter 19
Chapter 19
Autumn deliberately emphasized the words “ good sister,” and she was sure Luna knew exactly what she meant.
As expected, Luna stiffened at her words, and her gaze toward Autumn was filled with unease.
Hector quickly stepped in front of Luna, glaring coldly at Autumn. “Cut the sarcasm, Autumn. Don’t act like we were dying to say hello to you.
“Let me remind you, everyone here today is a top industry professional. You, with just a bachelor’s degree, might want to save yourself the embarrassment p>
Autumn’s lips curled into a cold smile. “What I am or am not is my business. What’s it to you? Do you live by the sea or something, always trying to manage tides that aren’t yours p>
Since they already saw her as the wicked sister, she didn’t mind being a little more wicked.
Hector’s face turned red with anger. “You p>
Before he could say more, Simon’s face darkened as he barked, “Autumn, have you made enough of a scene? Everyone’s watching. Aren’t you ashamed?” 1
There it was again–accusing her of making a scene.
She’d heard it so many times that it no longer stung.
Meeting Simon’s eyes head–on, she replied calmly, “You’re all not ashamed, so why should I be? In your eyes, I’ve never had any dignity to begin with, isn’t that right p>
For the longest time, Autumn couldn’t understand why her two full–blooded brothers would side with the mistress‘ daughter.
Now, it was clear.
She didn’t know how to act.
She wasn’t good at playing the game or pleasing others like Luna.
But she had no interest in using manipulation to maintain relationships.
She was fine letting go any relationship that couldn’t last on its own.
“Autumn, this is an important event. Can you at least act appropriately and stop creating drama?” Simon raised his voice, clearly losing patience.
“Sure. ”
Autumn tugged the corners of her mouth into a mocking smile. “Didn’t you say I couldn’t even get an invitation? Then open those dog eyes of yours and look clearly at what this is p>
She pulled the invitation from her bag and waved it in front of Hector’s face before turning around and scanning the code to enter the venue with cool indifference.
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Family?
What a joke.
She wasn’t expecting anything anymore.
So, what if they were her brothers–at the end of the day, they were just groveling at Luna’s feet.
She didn’t want either of her brothers, or Julian, anymore.
If Luna was so eager to snatch up what she discarded, then fine, she could have them.
Luna watched Autumn’s every move, her hand unconsciously tightening into a fist.
She hadn’t expected Autumn to actually have a real invitation.
Even her own invitation had been secured through her older brother’s connections.
So where had Autumn gotten hers?
With that thought, Luna tugged on Hector’s arm and asked with uncertainty, “Hector, where did she get her invitation p>
Hector frowned and turned to Simon. “Did you give it to her p>
“No.” Simon shook his head and pulled out his own invitation.
“Come on, let’s head in p>
Inside, the venue was bustling with people coming and going.
Attendees gathered in small groups, their conversations all centered around AI in healthcare.
After entering, Autumn waited by the entrance for a while, but Ethan still hadn’t shown up, and there was no one else she recognized.
So, she found a quiet corner, took a seat, and pulled out her phone to play a game.
She was halfway through a match when a familiar voice suddenly cut through. “Autumn, what are you doing here p>