Chapter 237
**When the Stars Forgot to Return My Wishes p>
**Chapter 238 p>
Autumn raised her chin defiantly, her eyes narrowing into icy slits as she confronted the two men who stood in her way like immovable boulders. A wave of disbelief washed over her; she felt utterly speechless in this bizarre confrontation.
No matter where she found herself, it seemed that her mere presence was enough for them to jump to the conclusion that she was there to stir up trouble. The very thought made her blood boil.
A bitter smile twisted her lips. “You two are really on edge, aren’t you? What is this place, your family’s private domain? You act as if no one can pass by without your stamp of approval p>
With that, she pushed past them with a forceful shove, her resolve unwavering. “Move aside. If you continue to block my path, I swear I’ll call security and report you for harassment p>
These men were utterly unreasonable, and she had reached the end of her rope. It was clear that words would fall on deaf ears; the only option left was to assert herself physically.
After being shoved aside, Ryan and Grant exchanged bewildered glances, shock etched on their faces.
Autumn had actually dared to lay hands on them. The woman who had once been so eager to please them now stood before them, exuding an air of disdain that was both surprising and unsettling.
Her words left no room for retreat. Did she not fear that they would twist her actions into gossip for Julian, potentially driving him to ignore her forever?
Ryan’s gaze followed Autumn as she walked away, a mix of disbelief and confusion swirling in his mind. “Hey, did Autumn accidentally take the wrong meds or something? How does she have the audacity to treat us like this p>
“We’re merely looking out for her,” he continued, frustration creeping into his voice. “If she storms over there, Julian won’t support her. She’s just setting herself up for humiliation p>
“Honestly, I never expected her to be so ungrateful,” he muttered, shaking his head. “She’s like a cockroach that refuses to die, always causing a ruckus. It’s exhausting—I actually feel a bit sorry for Julian p>
And where was Autumn finding the nerve to act so boldly? The divorce from Julian wasn’t even finalized, yet here she was, eager to flirt with other men.
Shameless, indeed.
As he recalled her supposed infidelities during their marriage, a wave of pity washed over him for Julian. Even after everything, he clung to the remnants of their past, refusing to let go of a relationship that had long since soured.
Grant sneered, his lip curling in disdain. “Some people are just like that. You tell them not to eat dirt, and they act like you’re trying to take it away from them p>
“Don’t worry,” he added dismissively. “Someone like her won’t be able to stir up any real trouble. No one will take her seriously. Just let her be p>
“Only by letting her hit wall after wall will she finally grasp what it takes to stand firm in this ruthless circle p>
He paused for a moment, his expression shifting slightly. “And only then will she realize how fortunate she was to have lived under Julian’s protection p>
“Back in the day, it was only because of Julian’s backing that she even held the position of finance director at Carter Group. She actually thought she was someone important p>
“Just wait and see. Within a month, Ethan will have her out of Vanguard. When that happens, let’s see if she can still strut around with such arrogance p>
Both men shared similar thoughts, convinced that Autumn’s reckless actions were digging her own grave, and it was only a matter of time before she came crawling back to them.
Only when she faced failure outside would she remember Julian’s kindness. By then, she would undoubtedly try to use them to regain his favor.
But with her incessant provocations and foolishly severing her escape routes, regret was bound to catch up with her.
Ryan’s keen eyes suddenly caught sight of Colin approaching Autumn, and to his surprise, the two of them were engaged in what appeared to be a lively conversation.
His confusion deepened, and he turned to Grant, a frown creasing his brow. “What’s going on with Colin? Does he know Autumn? Just moments ago, they were chatting like old friends, and now he’s back to talk to her again p>
Dex Morgan
Dex Morgan works to elevate each story with clean writing, emotional balance, and thoughtful flow for readers.