Chapter 38
Autumn looked at Luma coldly.
“Don’t call me ‘sis.‘ My mother could never give birth to someone like you–a mistress who throws herself at someone else’s husband p>
Because of what her mother went through, she had hated mistresses since childhood, and yet her own marriage ended up facing the same betrayal.
And it came from the daughter of the woman she had hated for years.
The irony was hard to miss.
Both mother and daughter were willing to be the other woman, both quietly trying to replace the wife while pretending to be the victim.
She was truly sick of it.
Luna didn’t even look angry upon hearing Autumn’s insults.
“Sis, I know you’re still upset with us, but you can’t insult people like this p>
Autumn sneered. “Luna, drop the act. You threw yourself into being a mistress, and now you’re pretending you’re the one who’s been wronged.
“Last I checked, mistresses aren’t protected by law. If I really wanted to go after you, do you think you’d get away with it p>
When she first discovered Julian was cheating with Luna, Autumn did consider exposing them and letting them fall from grace.
But she worried it would damage Julian’s reputation too, so she kept it quiet and started keeping tabs on his schedule. 1
She treated him better and better, hoping her kindness would bring him back.
She had been so naïve.
Now she thought those two deserved to be shackled to each other, while she focused on her career.
Luna’s expression shifted, but she still played innocent. “Sis, I really don’t know what you’re talking about p>
Autumn shoved her aside and walked straight toward the private room. “Move. You’re in my way p>
Luna stood there frozen.
Why would Autumn be going into Edwin’s private room? Was she here working as waitstaff?
That thought made Luna quickly pull out a wet wipe from her bag and wipe the hand Autumn had touched.
She had come today to ask to be Edwin’s student, but after several questions that she struggled to answer, Edwin simply shook his head and said her skills needed improvement.
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He gave her a few suggestions, then rejected her request.
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She had come with full confidence, prepared in every way she could think of, but in front of Edwin, she still
up short.
came
She had always been seen as a prodigy in her field, earning a PhD at a young age and collecting scholarships by the handful.
She was the pride of the Lewis family, but in front of Edwin and his students, she seemed completely out of her depth.
Simon had told her that Edwin was a national–level research figure, and all the students he trained ended up working in top–tier government research institutions.
But very few people actually knew about Edwin’s true status, which was why Luna had found an opportunity to approach him and ask to become his student.
She hadn’t expected to be rejected so bluntly, but she wasn’t about to give up that easily.
Once she got home, she would work hard to address every weakness Edwin had pointed out.
After Autumn returned to the room, Ethan filled her in on the little incident just now, only then did she realize why Luna had shown up here.
A smirk tugged at the corner of her lips.
So, Luna wanted to become Edwin’s student? Did she really think the world revolved around her?
Not long after, the mysterious senior finally arrived.
And the moment Autumn saw that sharp, cold face, she froze on the spot.
It was actually Keith.
What a small world.
Edwin stood and smiled as he introduced him to the room. “This is the genius senior you’ve all heard about, Keith Sinclair p>
Everyone at the table was younger than Keith.
They all rose to greet him politely. “Hello, Senior Sinclair. We’ve heard so much about you p>
Keith gave a slight nod in return, acknowledging them.
His gaze landed, calm but direct, on Autumn, who was still frozen in place.
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