# Chapter 79: The Two-Million-Dollar Secret
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing today? I hope you're ready for another thrilling chapter because we're diving deep into the emotional rollercoaster that is Autumn's life. So grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and let me guide you through Chapter 79 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO" – a chapter filled with unexpected gifts, confusing gestures, and a heart that's trying to stay steady amidst the storm.
Our story opens with Autumn standing firm in her decision. When someone asks about revealing her identity, she simply shakes her head and says, "I can't reveal my identity. It would only stir up trouble, especially with the Lewis family. I want nothing to do with them." Ethan responds with a sticker that says he understands, and Autumn lets out a soft sigh before putting her phone aside and burying herself in work. Simple. Clean. Focused. That's how she wants to keep things.
But fate, as always, has other plans.
Around four in the afternoon, a delivery arrives at her office – a same-city package from a Chanel boutique. Autumn's brow furrows in confusion as she signs for it. Who would send her something so extravagant? She opens the package to reveal a delicate gift box, and even from the outside, she can tell it's expensive. Her coworkers swarm around like curious bees, their eyes wide with excitement. "Who sent you that? The packaging looks stunning!"
Autumn carefully lifts the lid, and the breath catches in her throat. Inside lies a smoke-purple gown, glittering with crystals. Haute couture. Chanel. The kind of dress that costs more than most people make in a decade. Someone in the office gasps, "I heard there are only two in the world! The starting price is at least two million!"
Two million. Autumn's heart sinks. The murmurs around her grow louder. "It has to be Mr. Sharp," they whisper. "Didn't you hear? Their relationship isn't ordinary." "Exactly. Looks like Autumn is going to be our future boss's wife. Mr. Sharp really goes all out just to win a beauty's smile!"
Autumn shakes her head, a helpless smile on her lips. She's about to call Ethan when her phone rings – Keith's name flashing on the screen. Surprised, she answers. His deep, magnetic voice flows through the line: "Did the gown arrive?"
So it was him. Not Ethan. Keith.
Autumn glances at the box, her mind racing. "Yeah, it did. But it's way too expensive. Just tell me how much it cost – I'll pay you back." Two million. After everything she went through to squeeze ten million from Grace, the thought of spending that much on a single dress makes her stomach ache. "These filthy capitalists – do they even have a concept of money?" she thinks bitterly.
There's a brief silence on the other end. Then Keith speaks again, his voice slightly displeased. "Autumn, I'm your guardian."
Her mind goes blank. This is the second time he's said that. Does he really see her as a child? Before she can respond, she hears Jesse's voice in the background: "Mr. Sinclair, there's an urgent document..." Followed by the sound of a pen scribbling on paper.
Autumn quickly ends the call. "You go handle that. I need to get back to work too." She hangs up, pushes the box aside, and dives back into her tasks. No time to dwell on confusing gifts or confusing men.
The workday ends, and Autumn returns home. She opens her laptop, jotting down ideas and editing yesterday's work. She isn't sure if Edwin will attend the banquet tomorrow, but she wants to be prepared. She hopes to finish her thesis soon – one more step toward freedom.
Zoe calls her for dinner, and Autumn finally notices the sourness in her stomach. She forces herself to go downstairs, but Zoe sees the paleness in her face. "Ma'am, you don't look well. Are you alright?" Zoe's concern is genuine, but Autumn just manages a weak smile. She's fine. She has to be fine.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
Oh, what a tangled web we weave! This chapter is a masterclass in emotional tension. Autumn's refusal to accept Keith's gift – both the physical gown and the metaphorical role of "guardian" – shows her fierce independence, but also her deep-seated fear of being controlled. The two-million-dollar gown is more than just a dress; it's a symbol of power, wealth, and a connection she desperately wants to avoid. But Keith's insistence on being her "guardian" hints at a protectiveness that goes beyond obligation. Is he genuinely caring, or is this another form of manipulation? The subtle tension between her work, her health, and her tangled relationships leaves us craving more. The chapter flows beautifully, balancing office gossip, personal conflict, and a quiet vulnerability that makes Autumn so relatable.
⭐ Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
Will Autumn wear the gown to the banquet? Or will she stubbornly refuse, leading to a confrontation with Keith? And what about Edwin – will he make an appearance, stirring up old wounds? I predict the banquet will be a powder keg of secrets, with Autumn caught between Keith's intense gaze and Edwin's unexpected return. Her health seems fragile, and I wouldn't be surprised if she collapses under the pressure – literally or emotionally. Buckle up, everyone, because the storm is coming!
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