# Chapter 143: The Art of Letting Them Squirm
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 143 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO" — a chapter where power dynamics shift, hidden connections surface, and Autumn proves she's playing a completely different game than anyone expects.
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The office hummed with tension after Luna and Jasmine's dramatic exit. Selena's face was still twisted with irritation as she dropped her files on Ethan's desk, while Autumn placed her own documents with the calm precision of someone who knew exactly what she was doing.
But the whispers hadn't stopped. Out in the hallway, voices carried: "She's nothing but a pretty face with zero substance." "Arguing with someone like that would just lower yourself." "Between a business partner and a decorative placeholder, anyone with half a brain would pick the one who actually brings value."
They thought Autumn was riding on a man's coattails. They thought her triumph was temporary. They whispered that she'd be crying soon enough.
Little did they know, the joke was on them.
Ethan noticed Selena's scowl and asked with genuine concern, "What happened?"
Selena let out a sharp breath, her annoyance spilling out like steam from a kettle. "It's Luna and her little sidekick. They signed that contract and now they think they're royalty. They actually threatened to report us for being rude — said we should be fired. Full diva mode, demanding we start calling Luna their manager. Honestly, if someone overheard, they'd think she was taking over the company."
Just thinking about Jasmine's smug expression made Selena's hands itch. Nothing worse than a petty woman getting her moment of glory.
Ethan frowned deeply. "That deal was locked in a long time ago. It wouldn't have been appropriate for me not to sign it." Then he turned his gaze to Autumn, his eyes searching for any sign of hurt. "Autumn, you're not upset with me, are you?"
Autumn shrugged with casual elegance. "It's all about what's best for the company. I don't take it personally. I'm not stupid enough to say no to a profitable deal. Do what you have to do, Ethan. Just don't let personal stuff cost the company money."
Personal grudges weren't worth losing revenue over. She was all about business now — and that was precisely what made her dangerous.
Selena, however, was still grumbling. "If it were up to me, I'd rather find someone else to work with. It's not like Luna's company is the only tech firm in Northhaven. But since it's already signed, fine. But next time, I say we drop them. I've got connections — I can bring in better partners."
What Selena didn't say was that the Lewis Group was nothing compared to her family's business. She had always kept a low profile, rarely showing up to events, so very few people knew that Selena actually came from the Long family. Most assumed she came from a modest, middle-class background. That was exactly why Derek had felt so bold — parading his old flame around in public without a care, thinking he'd made it big and Selena wasn't good enough for him anymore. Worse, he believed she'd never be able to leave him.
"Yeah, I think so too," Ethan nodded in full agreement. "Luna might be impressive, but she doesn't even come close when compared to Autumn. By the way, the Lewises are putting together a dinner tonight — seems like they're looking to invest in our project. Autumn, want to come with me?"
Selena's smirk returned. "Their sniffing instincts are sharper than I thought. We haven't even made anything public, and they've already caught wind of it. Good thing Autumn helped me slip through the side door. Otherwise, I'd be benched again, and this chance never would've come my way. Autumn, you should go. Watch them squirm a little — it'll be worth it."
Just imagining themselves holding the real script while those clowns tried to put on a show made her grin with satisfaction.
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The Royal Crest Lounge was buzzing with conversation when Autumn and Ethan stepped into the private room. The moment the door opened, every voice in the room came to an abrupt halt. All heads turned, visibly stunned for several seconds.
Autumn swept her eyes across the room slowly, deliberately. Aside from her two brothers from the Lewis family, Julian and Luna were present, along with Ryan and Grant. It was quite the turnout.
Seeing all those familiar faces, Ethan instinctively glanced at Autumn. When he noticed her expression remained calm and composed — almost serene — he finally relaxed.
Ryan and Grant exchanged glances, both clearly startled. Then, in unison, they looked toward Julian, who sat there with a neutral expression, completely unfazed. Neither anger nor jealousy flickered across his face.
Julian's composure was impressive. His ex-wife and the other woman in his life had just walked into the same room, and he remained as cool as ever. Wasn't he worried they'd end up clawing at each other?
And the fact that Autumn came in with Ethan? There was no way their relationship was just between a superior and subordinate. Could Ethan be her new man?
That possibility made Ryan mutter under his breath, "Autumn's really got some guts. Walking in with another guy right in front of Julian. You think she's doing it to get back at Julian, or is she actually with Ethan?"
Back then, Autumn had been obsessed with Julian. No matter how badly he treated her, she'd always forgive him unconditionally. She was like a loyal little dog, wagging her tail and begging for scraps of attention. She kept that up for years.
But now? She wasn't fawning over Julian anymore. She'd shown up with another man, right in front of him.
Could this be some new tactic to get his attention? Problem was, it didn't look like Julian was even flinching. If that was her plan, it clearly wasn't working. She'd miscalculated again.
Grant added quietly, "I think she's just trying to get Julian's attention. That's the whole reason she did this. Think about it — the Lewis Group and the Carter Group finally nailed down this partnership, and Autumn shows up, stirring the pot. How she managed to do it, I don't know. But I doubt it was anything legitimate."
Ryan nodded in agreement. "You're right. But Autumn's getting bolder by the day. She used to only cause a fuss in front of Julian. Now she's doing it publicly? Damn, that's wild."
No one had any respect for someone like Autumn — a pathetic cling-on who would do anything just to get Julian's attention.
Simon noticed the two walk in and paused for only half a second before getting up to greet Ethan directly. "Mr. Sharp, I heard your company just launched a new project and is looking for investors. I'm sure you're already familiar with our company's capabilities. I wonder if you'd consider us."
As for Autumn's presence, Simon deliberately chose to ignore her completely. She was irrelevant — no need to dwell on it.
The moment he heard news about Vanguard, Simon had quickly pulled this gathering together to meet with Ethan. Vanguard's prospects in the domestic market were strong, especially with their development in AI-based medical diagnostics. There was no shortage of companies trying to partner with them. They'd have to pick a few with the best terms — like a modern-day beauty pageant.
But Simon had no idea that the woman he was ignoring was the one who held all the cards.
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**READER'S IMPRESSIONS & STAR RATING:**
This chapter was deliciously satisfying. The contrast between what everyone *thinks* is happening and what is *actually* happening is masterfully drawn. We see the Lewis family and their associates still viewing Autumn as a desperate ex-wife playing games, while the truth is she's already moved on to bigger and better things — and they have no clue. The quiet power shift is palpable. Selena's hidden background is a fantastic twist, and Ethan's obvious respect for Autumn speaks volumes. Watching Luna and Jasmine preen like peacocks while Autumn remains utterly unbothered is pure gold.
**⭐ Rating: 4.9 / 5 Stars** — Absolutely riveting. This chapter perfectly sets the stage for an explosive confrontation where the wrong people are underestimating the right person.
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**NEXT CHAPTER PREDICTION:**
Now that Autumn has walked into the lion's den with Ethan by her side, the dinner at Royal Crest Lounge is bound to be explosive. Julian's cold composure will likely crack soon — he's too proud to show it, but seeing Autumn with another man must sting more than he'll admit. Luna will probably try to humiliate Autumn publicly, only to walk into a trap she didn't see coming. And Simon? He's about to discover that ignoring Autumn was the biggest mistake of his business career. The investors are there for Vanguard's project — but they don't know that Autumn is the real mastermind behind it all. The curtain is about to rise on a spectacular fall.
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