# Chapter 198: The Wall Between Them
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 198 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO." In this raw and emotionally charged chapter, we witness a confrontation that has been brewing for years—a brother vs. sister showdown where old wounds are torn open, and a powerful ally steps in to rewrite the rules of the game.
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Autumn pressed herself against the cold wall, her heart racing but her face determined. She tilted her head toward the ceiling, blinking furiously to force back the tears that threatened to spill. She would not cry. Not here. Not in front of him.
After a long, heavy silence, she finally spoke, her voice steady but sharp. "Fine, let's not talk about the past. Let's talk about now. You clearly lost because you weren't good enough, yet you insist on blaming me. Don't you think that's ridiculous? Or is it that you've been shifting blame since childhood, so used to calling me the bad one that you've actually started to believe it?"
Simon pressed his lips together, a storm of emotions flickering behind his eyes. He hated to admit it, but Autumn had hit the nail on the head. Yet pride—and years of habit—kept him from confessing. Instead, he snapped coldly, "Do you know how many people want a meeting with Mr. Sinclair and can't even get one? We finally managed to arrange it, and you went and ruined everything. Now we can't secure the deal. Are you happy?
"I used to think you were just spoiled by Mom. But now it's clear—you've completely gone astray. You don't even know friend from foe anymore."
He thought of their mother, who had always doted on this sister, and the way they once loved her too. But somehow, she had become more and more unreasonable. At some point, he realized he no longer liked her. Still, she was their sister. They couldn't just let her make mistakes without trying to correct her. That was what family did, wasn't it?
Just as Autumn opened her mouth to defend herself, a deep, cool voice cut through the tension from behind her. "I was the one who didn't want to meet with you, not Autumn. Why blame her? Do you really think that without her, people like you would even qualify to see me?"
Keith's tall figure stepped forward, positioning himself protectively in front of Autumn. His dark eyes were unreadable, but his voice carried the weight of absolute authority. "Are you alright?" he asked her softly.
Autumn shook her head, a faint tremor in her voice. "I'm fine."
She hadn't expected Keith to show up here. And that he would speak up for her was even more surprising. Now, it became crystal clear: Keith had come tonight for her sake—to give her the upper hand. And she had to admit, watching them seethe but not dare to fight back felt pretty damn satisfying.
Simon's face drained of color. He looked completely deflated, and that was almost funny.
Keith's hand covered Autumn's slender one, his grip firm and reassuring. His dark eyes locked on Simon. "You should be grateful to your sister. Without her, you wouldn't even have the chance to see me."
Autumn looked up at Keith, her heart skipping a beat. She knew it was all an act—a performance for her brother's sake—yet for a fleeting, dangerous moment, it felt achingly real.
Simon seemed shaken, his voice losing its earlier confidence. "Mr. Sinclair, what do you mean by that?" Could it be true? Was Keith here tonight solely to vent Autumn's anger for her?
Keith shifted his gaze back to Autumn, his lips parting slightly. "Exactly what I said."
Simon backed against the wall, a wave of shame flooding through him. He stared at Autumn in disbelief. "Autumn, what has our family ever done to you, that you'd join forces with an outsider to toy with us like this? You knew Mr. Sinclair wasn't here for business, and you just watched us make fools of ourselves—did that amuse you? When did you become so cold, so ruthless? Autumn, you've gone too far!"
So, this had been a setup all along—a ploy by Keith and Autumn to put them in their place. But where did this resentment even come from? He couldn't grasp it, and for someone who'd always prided himself on control, that was unbearable.
Autumn's tone turned icy, her chin lifting with defiance. "Yes, I'm very happy. Seeing you seethe with anger and yet not dare to do a thing—that's exactly the satisfaction I was looking for."
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
Oh, what a satisfying chapter! The raw emotion, the power dynamics, and Keith's unexpected yet perfectly timed intervention made my heart race. I felt every ounce of Autumn's pain and triumph—her struggle not to cry, her sharp words that sliced through Simon's arrogance, and that moment when Keith stood beside her like a shield. The tension was palpable, and the catharsis was real. Simon's shame was deliciously deserved, but I also feel a pang of sadness for the broken family bonds. This chapter earns a solid **⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars**
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
Keith's protective gesture might not be just an act anymore. I sense a shift—his feelings for Autumn are becoming more real, more dangerous. Meanwhile, Simon won't take this humiliation quietly. He will dig deeper into Autumn's past, perhaps uncovering secrets about her divorce that could shake everything. And what will Autumn do when she realizes that her fake marriage with Keith is starting to feel painfully genuine?
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