Chapter 196
Chapter 196
Autumn had long known that because of Luna and her mother’s instigation, both of her brothers disliked her.
They even hated her.
Back then, she still tried to please them, but the result was always the same: the more she said, the mistakes they found; the more she did, the more faults they picked out.
It seemed that no matter what she said or did, in their eyes, it was always wrong.
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Once she understood this, she stopped being polite with them, and their sibling relationship only grew more strained.
Simon dragged her into a corner and shouted angrily, “Autumn, what on earth are you trying to do? Why do you always jump in to sabotage our negotiations?
“Do you feel proud only when you see us embarrassed? Don’t forget, you’re a Lewis too.
“If we lose our reputation, you won’t look any better. When the family’s projects fail, what benefit do you get out of it p>
In the private room, Autumn had stolen all the attention, but at the expense of their dignity-how could he not be furious?
His sister was becoming more and more disobedient, trampling on his bottom line again and again.
It was deeply disappointing.
Autumn suddenly laughed, sharp and mocking. “Mr. Lewis, you really must have lost your mind-letting a woman lead you by the nose. To outsiders, it almost looks like you and your stepsister are involved p>
She truly couldn’t understand. Both her brothers were intelligent men, so why did they allow Luna and her mother to manipulate them so easily?
But she no longer cared to figure it out. Whether it was Julian or her brothers, none of them had anything to do with her anymore.
“Autumn!” Simon gritted his teeth, his voice rising several octaves. “What nonsense are you spouting? How dare you slander me and Luna like that?
“You’ve no decency yourself, and now you’re ruining our deals. Do you really think we can’t do anything about you?
“Don’t forget, you’re still part of the Lewis family. If we go down, do you really think you’ll be any better off p>
This time, his anger was genuine. Autumn’s insinuation about him and Luna was beyond the pale-utterly intolerable.
As a member of the Lewis family, Autumn was accused of constantly going against them.
It was too much.
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Her lips curved coldly, her tone steady. “Did you ever treat me like part of the Lewis family? Or should I spell it out for you, Mr. Lewis?
“Hector has ten percent of Lewis Group shares. The moment Luna joined, you handed her five percent.
“Even Susan, a housewife, holds three percent. You are the real family-each of you has dividends in hand p>
She paused before continuing, “And most of the money you earn is spent on Luna. She doesn’t lift a finger, yet she lives like a princess.
“But me? I got nothing. I had just been accepted into grad school when Mom passed away. Tell me, did any of you give me a single cent back then?
“And now you tell me I’m part of the Lewis family? Don’t you think that’s laughable p>
When her mother died, they hadn’t even been there. They only showed up at the funeral, and even then their attitude was as lofty as ever.
Yes, they once suggested she return with them to the Lewis household, but only on the condition that she never compete with Luna for anything. Otherwise, she’d be cast out.
That was the moment Autumn’s heart went cold. She chose not to go back. It was also then that Julian proposed to her.
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