Chapter 72
Chapter 72
Chapter 72
Simon looked at Autumn, his expression full of disappointment.
“Autumn, when you mess up, you own it. Look at yourself right now, you’re acting like a complete shrew.
“Why can’t you be more like Luna? She’s polite, considerate, and top of her class. She has a PhD from one of the best universities in the country.
“And you? Aside from being good at playing mind games, what do you have that even comes close to matching her p>
He was usually too busy with work to be home often, but every time Autumn came back, he tried to clear his schedule, just to sit down and have a meal with her.
Yet without fail, every visit ended in disaster.
And it always left him in a foul mood, especially this time-Autumn had jeopardized the partnership with Vanguard.
That was crossing the line.
The calm in Simon’s eyes finally cracked, a flicker of irritation showing.
“Autumn, if you’re going to lie, at least come up with something better. What could someone with just a bachelor’s degree possibly do at Vanguard?
“You saw Luna go there, didn’t you? So, you followed her, trying to steal the spotlight and tank the deal we spent six months negotiating p>
At that, Ginny turned to Autumn too. “Autumn, is what your brother said true p>
“No,” Autumn replied firmly.
“I really did go to Vanguard for an interview. Mr. Sharp just walked me to the department, that’s all. We barely even know each other p>
She decided it was better to pretend she didn’t have a personal connection with Ethan.
If the Lewis family thought there was more to it, they’d just use it as another excuse to harass her.
Last thing she needed was for every minor bump in their deal to be pinned on her.
“You’re lying,” Hector said coldly, pointing at her.
“Vanguard only hires master’s and PhD graduates. How could someone like you even get in, let alone be personally escorted by Mr. Sharp p>
He worked in AI himself and knew better than anyone that master’s degree was the ticket into that field.
A company like Vanguard, with its bright future and intense competition, would never accept a bachelor’s graduate.
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Chapter 72
But instead of getting angry, Autumn laughed.
“Didn’t your precious little sister say I ruined the deal? She saw it herself, didn’t she? If even you don’t believe her, what do you expect me to say?
“And if I’m not even qualified to work there, how could I possibly influence Mr. Sharp or ruin a partnership you all spent months securing?
“Or maybe you’ve all just gotten so used to blaming me, it’s automatic now.
“Anytime something goes wrong and I’m around, it must be my fault. Isn’t that how it always goes p>
Hector was at a loss for words.
Simon looked like he was about to argue again, but Ginny cut him off.
“That’s enough. Autumn already said it wasn’t her fault, and I believe her p>
Then she turned her gaze toward Luna.
“As for you, you’re not a child anymore. When something goes wrong, maybe it’s time you looked at yourself instead of blaming everyone else.
“Before you do anything, think about your own abilities. If you don’t have the weight to carry it, then don’t act like you do.
“Stirring the pot and adding fuel to the fire-does that solve anything?
“Or were you never planning to fix the problem in the first place and just wanted to make Autumn the scapegoat p>
She had seen it clearly just now-Luna came over on purpose to pick a fight.
Every time Autumn returned, the girl acted like she was allergic to her, always finding a reason to stir up trouble.
Ginny had kept it all in her heart, watching in silence.
She didn’t defend Autumn before only because she knew the girl could hold her own.
But that didn’t mean they could sit there and slander Autumn in front of her without consequence.
She would never allow it.
Luna flinched under her grandmother’s stare, then burst into tears, “That’s not true, Grandma. I wasn’t trying to frame her. I just p>
Susan quickly stepped in to shield her daughter. “Mom, that’s not what Luna meant. You know how well- behaved and considerate she is. She would never try to cause division in the family p>
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