Chapter 236
**When the Stars Forgot to Return My Wishes p>
**Chapter 237 p>
“But this time, he truly misjudged the situation. With Mr. Lee’s arrival, the atmosphere shifted dramatically; everyone seemed to gravitate towards him, their eyes sparkling with admiration and interest, while she stood there, an island of solitude in a sea of attention p>
“Faking it is still faking it,” she thought bitterly, the words echoing in her mind. “Someone devoid of substance will never command anyone’s respect p>
A wave of frustration washed over him as he contemplated Autumn’s behavior. Deep down, he sensed that sooner or later, she would come to regret her actions. Julian’s heart was a fortress, impenetrable and unyielding. No matter how much she tried to provoke a reaction, he remained steadfast, as if she were merely a passing shadow in his life.
Only the most foolish women would throw themselves at a man, desperately clinging to him as if he were their only lifeline, all the while neglecting their own worth.
Such women were undeniably the most tragic figures, their stories often ending in heartbreak and despair, a fate that seemed to be written in the stars.
Autumn caught wind of their derisive comments and turned her gaze towards the two figures not far away, her expression icy. “If your eyes are blind, perhaps you should consider visiting an ophthalmologist. Which eye of yours witnessed me being envious of Luna p>
“Do you honestly believe I’m jealous of her for willingly stepping into the role of a mistress, shamelessly flaunting her choices? Or perhaps you think I’m envious of her audacity to parade around with another woman’s husband right in front of the wife p>
“A mistress will forever remain a mistress—a pitiful creature unable to bask in the light. How dare you insinuate that I harbor any jealousy towards her? Are you here to entertain me with your foolishness p>
The absurdity of the situation struck her. Why hadn’t Julian informed them about the divorce? The very thought of using this fact to mock them filled her with a twisted sense of pleasure.
In the past, she had wasted too much breath trying to explain herself, only for them to twist her words into excuses. Now, she had no intention of defending herself.
To those who harbored prejudice against her, every action she took was wrong. Only their narrow perceptions of right and wrong would ever be acknowledged as valid.
Ryan, rather than fuming, let out a laugh that dripped with condescension. “And you still insist you’re not envious of Luna? Just look at her over there, blissfully engaged in conversation with Mr. Lee p>
“Who knows? Maybe Luna’s submission will catch Mr. Lee’s eye, and if that happens, she’ll ascend to the status of a national-level researcher p>
“And you dare to dream of comparing yourself to her? With nothing more than a bachelor’s degree, do you genuinely think you can strut around like you’re something special p>
He secretly hoped that Luna would shine in this examination, that her proposal would be accepted by the medical AI department.
If that came to fruition, their company would undoubtedly reap some benefits, although the true victors would still be the Lewis and Carter groups. However, with their connections, securing a share of the profits would be a mere formality.
As Autumn finished jotting down her notes, she closed her notebook and prepared to stride over to them, but Grant abruptly intercepted her.
His gaze was as cold as ice. “Julian and Luna are engaged in a serious discussion with Mr. Lee about work. Don’t even think about interrupting them p>
“The issues between you and Julian should remain private. If you make a scene, it will only lead to discomfort for everyone involved p>
“If you have any sense, you’ll stay put. Don’t delude yourself into thinking that just because you received an invitation, it proves your worth. You’re not even remotely qualified to engage with Mr. Lee at this stage p>
He had clearly noticed how Ryan’s words had stoked the flames of her frustration, prompting her to head in their direction.
He couldn’t allow Autumn to jeopardize their meticulously crafted plans at this critical juncture. They had invested too much time and energy into preparing for this exhibition.
Ryan stepped forward, blocking her path, a smirk playing on his lips. “Autumn, you might not grasp the intricacies of AI, but you certainly excel at stirring up trouble. That’s precisely why we can’t allow you to approach them p>
“We’ve been strategizing for this exhibition for a long time, and we won’t let your presence throw our hard work into disarray p>
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