# Chapter 126: Playing Along or Playing with Fire?
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 126 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO" – a chapter filled with tension, hidden agendas, and a cold reality check for everyone involved.
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When Autumn appeared, Luna froze for just a moment, but she quickly regained her composure like a seasoned actress stepping back into character. Her eyes narrowed with calculated purpose. She had always wanted to confirm one thing – just how much Autumn still mattered to Julian. And tonight, she intended to humiliate her, to force her to back off, to make sure she stopped clinging to Julian like a stubborn leech that wouldn't let go.
In Luna's mind, Autumn was nothing but a manipulative trickster. Even knowing Julian no longer loved her, she still resorted to these pathetic games. How despicable.
Julian gave Autumn a single glance – cold, distant, dismissive – before parting his lips to say, "I know her."
Ryan quickly jumped in, his voice eager to smooth over any potential trouble. "She used to work at Julian's company. They've only met a few times." Seeing Luna frown, he was quick to explain, hoping to soften her expression. And it worked – just slightly.
Luna replied nonchalantly, her voice dripping with false indifference, "Oh, how rude of her. Let's go, we can't keep Professor Shaw waiting." She didn't even spare Autumn another glance. In her mind, 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, Autumn wasn't even worth acknowledging. 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. Luna believed that, with her own brilliance, Edwin would eventually recognize her talent 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 disappeared toward their private room, Ryan stepped in front of Autumn, blocking her path. His voice was careful, measured – as if he were handling a fragile bomb.
"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?"
He thought he'd put it gently enough. Surely she would understand. Surely she wouldn't cause a scene here because all it would do was push Julian even further away. It wouldn't change a thing.
Grant also tried to reason with her, his tone slightly more condescending. "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."
Even though Grant 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? Did that mean pretending to be lovers while the real wife stood on the sidelines?
But none of it mattered to her anymore. They were already divorced. Why should she care about her ex-husband's business? Why should she waste even a heartbeat on his affairs?
She nodded slightly, showing she understood. "Are you finished? If you are, kindly move aside. The private room I booked is just behind you."
With that, she didn't even bother looking at their expressions. She walked right past them and headed to her room, her footsteps steady and unwavering.
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, confusion creeping into his voice. "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."
Grant could only shake his head, equally baffled. There was something about Autumn tonight that felt different – colder, more distant, more dangerous. And neither of them liked it one bit.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating**
Oh, my heart! This chapter was absolutely electrifying! The way Autumn walked past them without so much as a backward glance was pure poetry. Ryan and Grant think they're dealing with a desperate ex-wife, but they have no idea they're facing a woman who has already let go. Luna's arrogance is infuriating – the mistress mocking the wife? Please. And Julian? That cold "I know her" was the final nail in the coffin. I love how Autumn is rising from the ashes. This chapter gets a solid ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars – only because I wish we'd seen more of her triumphant smile!
**Next Chapter Prediction**
I can already feel the tension building! Autumn is clearly meeting someone important in that private room – could it be Edwin himself? Or perhaps another unexpected ally? Luna might think she's won, but I have a feeling Autumn is about to turn the tables in a way that no one sees coming. Julian's investment might just become his biggest regret. And that private room Autumn booked? Oh, mark my words – it's going to be the stage for a showdown none of them are prepared for!
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