Chapter 126
Chapter 126
Chapter 126
When Autumn appeared, Luna froze for a moment, then quickly regained her composure.
She had always wanted to confirm one thing-just how much Autumn still mattered to Julian.
She wanted to humiliate her, force her to back off, so she’d stop clinging to Julian like a stubborn leech that wouldn’t let go.
Even knowing Julian no longer loved her, Autumn still resorted to these pathetic tricks.
She was so manipulative.
Julian gave Autumn a single glance before parting his lips and saying, “I know her p>
Ryan quickly added, “She used to work at Julian’s company. They’ve only met a few times p>
Seeing Luna frown, he was quick to explain, which thankfully softened her expression a little.
Luna replied nonchalantly, “Oh, how rude of her. Let’s go, we can’t keep Professor Shaw waiting p>
No matter what Autumn did now, she couldn’t win Julian’s heart back.
It simply wasn’t hers anymore.
Luna had nothing but disdain for her petty tricks.
Without the Lewis family present, she didn’t even bother to glance in Autumn’s direction.
So, what if Autumn had ruined her first attempt to become Edwin’s apprentice?
Julian and her brother would still help her find another opportunity.
She believed that, with her own ability, Edwin would eventually recognize her and make an exception.
Autumn’s lips curled into a cold, mocking smile.
The mistress daring to criticize the lawful wife.
How shameless.
After Julian and Luna left, Ryan stepped in front of Autumn.
“Autumn, Julian invested a hundred million into Professor Shaw’s lab just to get him here for dinner.
“Please don’t go over there and disrupt it. If you ruin this meeting, all that money goes up in smoke.
“You know how Julian is. He’ll be furious. Why put yourself in a situation that’ll make everyone uncomfortable, right p>
He thought he’d put it gently enough.
Hopefully, Autumn would understand and not cause a scene here because all it would do was push Julian even further away.
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Chapter 126
It wouldn’t change a thing.
Grant also tried to reason with Autumn. “You’re not part of this circle, so of course you don’t understand how hard it is to survive in it.
“If you don’t have real ability, you won’t last long here. And Miss Lewis just happens to have the talent for it.
“Julian values talent. Plus, the Carter Group and the Lewis family have important business ties.
“What they have is just playing along with the situation, nothing more. Don’t take it too seriously p>
Even though he didn’t think there was any need to explain this much to Autumn, he still did, hoping she wouldn’t cause a scene at a time like this.
If she acted out now, it would only embarrass everyone.
There was nothing to gain from it.
Autumn just found it all ridiculous.
Playing along? Did that mean ending up in bed too?
But none of it mattered to her anymore.
They were already divorced-why should she care about her ex-husband’s business?
She nodded slightly, showing she understood.
“Are you finished? If you are, kindly move aside. The private room I booked is just behind you p>
With that, she didn’t even bother looking at their expressions.
She walked right past them and headed to her room.
Ryan was speechless.
So, after all that performance, she hadn’t taken them seriously at all?
Why did this feel a little awkward?
He turned to Grant. “Grant, what do you think Autumn meant by that? Isn’t Royal Crest members-only? Julian had to pull strings just to get a reservation p>