Chapter 139
Chapter 139
That slap in the face stung.
After a long day at work, Autumn dragged her tired body home.
The moment the elevator doors opened, she spotted an elegantly dressed woman standing at her door.
Since the woman was right outside her apartment, Autumn gave her a second glance and confirmed she didn’t recognize her.
She walked over and politely asked, “Excuse me, who are you looking for p>
The woman gave her a quick once-over, a flicker of disdain flashing in her eyes before quickly masking it with a polite smile.
Tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, she said confidently, “Miss Lewis, I’m here to see you p>
See her?
Autumn studied the woman again, still certain they hadn’t met.
Her brows drew together slightly. “Do we know each other p>
Vivian gave a small smile. “I’m Keith’s fiancée p>
Autumn’s hand froze mid-motion as she reached for her keys.
So, this was the heiress of the White family. The rumors about an engagement between the Sinclair and White families were true after all.
With someone like Keith-practically flawless-a business alliance through marriage with another elite family wasn’t surprising.
She unlocked the door, then gestured for Vivian to come in and have a seat while she poured a glass of water.
“Miss White, what brings you here p>
Vivian sat on the couch, eyes subtly scanning Autumn’s apartment.
To be honest, before she arrived, she’d expected a different reaction.
She hadn’t thought Autumn would be this calm after hearing her identity.
Had she overthought things?
Still, after a moment’s hesitation, Vivian asked directly, “Miss Lewis, what exactly is your relationship with Keith p>
Autumn sat down across from her and answered plainly, “Five years ago, he fell off a cliff. My uncle and I saved him p>
The meaning was clear-Keith had been helping her out of gratitude, not for the reasons Vivian might have assumed.
Vivian clearly had her suspicions, otherwise she wouldn’t have come knocking.
Autumn wasn’t stupid.
This woman must’ve found some subtle clue that brought her here.
She remembered back when she’d first suspected Julian of cheating.
She had wanted to do the same thing-confront the woman.
But Julian had protected Luna so well, she could never find any real proof.
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As for Keith, he had always framed his help as “doing it for her uncle,” and never once crossed any boundaries.
Vivian clutched the glass in her hands a little less tightly, her expression softening. “I see… so that’s all it was p>
Looked like she really had overthought things.
Autumn didn’t seem to have any deeper feelings for Keith after all.
Still, Vivian couldn’t help but feel a little suspicious.
There was something different about the way Keith treated Autumn.
But after thinking it over, it probably had everything to do with that life-saving debt.
That would explain the difference.
With that thought, Vivian stood up and placed the glass back on the coffee table. “Miss Lewis, I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll be leaving now p>
Autumn walked her to the door. Once she closed it, she collapsed onto the couch.
The past few days had been consumed by work on the new project, and the sheer workload was overwhelming.
She was utterly exhausted.
Just as she lay down, her phone buzzed.
It was Sienna.
“Autumn, don’t think you can use some random man’s influence to sue me and get my brother’s attention.
“A manipulative woman like you-my brother doesn’t even want to look at you.
“I’m warning you. Since you and my brother are divorced, stop with these pathetic stunts. Don’t make yourself look even worse in our eyes p>
Autumn actually laughed.
A cold, amused sound escaped her lips. “You Carters really are something else. Do me a favor, get your facts straight before you come barking at me p>