# Chapter 82: When the Stars Forgot to Return My Wishes
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 82 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO" — a chapter filled with tension, misjudgments, and a woman who has finally found her breaking point. So grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and let’s dive into the glittering yet cruel world of high society, where appearances are everything and the truth is buried under layers of arrogance.
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The grand ballroom sparkled with chandeliers and whispers of wealth, but for Autumn, the only light she cared about was the one that came with Ethan's arrival. She had been waiting, patient and determined, for this moment — not to cause a scene, not to fight for a man who had already abandoned her heart, but simply to speak with someone who actually mattered to her future.
But the universe, it seemed, had other plans.
Grant and Ryan, Julian's ever-loyal shadows, spotted her the moment she rose from her seat. Their eyes narrowed with suspicion and contempt. To them, Autumn was nothing more than a desperate ex-wife clinging to the frayed edges of a marriage that had already crumbled. They exchanged knowing glances, their voices dripping with condescension.
"No doubt she's got some skills," Grant muttered, nodding toward Autumn as if she were a curious insect under a microscope. "To make it into an event like this — we really underestimated her."
Ryan leaned closer, his curiosity piqued by something far more superficial. "Grant, that gown she's wearing — those haute couture pieces are worth more than two million. How do you think she got her hands on it?"
Grant shrugged, his lips curling into a sneer. "With the kind of dead-end salary she earns, there's no way she could afford something like that. It's strange."
Then Ryan's eyes lit up with the brilliance of a man who thought he'd solved a puzzle. "Wait, I've got it. Isn't it possible she's wearing a knockoff? Faking it just to look rich at an event like this? Tsk, that's so embarrassing."
And just like that, the seeds of doubt were sown. Luna, who had been frowning at the sight of Autumn wearing the same dress as her, visibly relaxed. Her shoulders eased, and a smug smile played on her lips. *Autumn trying to compete with me? She really doesn't know her place.*
Julian, for his part, barely spared Autumn a glance. His eyes swept over her as if she were a piece of furniture he'd grown tired of, and then he turned away, his arm protectively guiding Luna toward the VIP section. *Let her drown in her own misery*, his silence seemed to say.
But Autumn wasn't looking for him. She wasn't there to fight. She was there to escape.
As Ethan entered the ballroom, a beacon of hope in a sea of hostility, Autumn's heart leaped. She rose quickly, her heels clicking against the marble floor as she moved toward him. But Ryan, ever the watchdog, blocked her path.
"Autumn," he said, his voice dripping with false politeness, "Julian's here to discuss a major partnership tonight. Don't go over and cause a scene. The woman next to him is the sister of the president of Lewis Corporation. It's just a social appearance. Don't take it to heart."
He thought he'd worded it as politely as possible. Surely, if Autumn had any sense, she wouldn't make a fuss at a time like this. Men prioritized their careers. If Julian missed out on this deal because of her, he'd only resent her more. That logic, he figured, was obvious enough for her to understand.
But Autumn's eyes were steel. She sidestepped him with the grace of a woman who had learned to walk through fire. "Move. I'm not here to look for Julian. I just saw someone I know, and I'm going to talk to him."
Her voice was calm, flat — devoid of the usual desperation they had grown accustomed to. But Ryan didn't buy it. He stepped forward again, blocking her path like a wall of arrogance.
"Autumn, who could you possibly know here? You should leave. This isn't a place for you."
In that moment, everything clicked into place for him. He saw this as nothing more than another of Autumn's desperate attempts to claw her way back into Julian's life. She might even take this opportunity to expose their past relationship, to cause a scandal that would ruin everything Julian had built. The mere thought sent a chill down his spine. Autumn staying here was like a ticking time bomb — ready to go off at any moment.
So she had to go.
Grant joined the effort, his hand reaching out to grab her arm. "Autumn, please leave now. Don't waste your time struggling. This event is for industry elites — it's not a place for someone like you."
*Not a place for someone like you.*
Those words hung in the air, sharp and cruel, a reminder of every door that had ever been slammed in her face. And as they began to drag her toward the exit, something inside Autumn snapped. Not with a shout, not with tears, but with a quiet, furious fire that had been smoldering for far too long.
She yanked her arm free with force, her eyes blazing.
*When the stars forgot to return my wishes, I learned to make my own light.*
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And that, dear readers, is where we leave Autumn — standing her ground, her spirit unbroken despite the weight of a thousand judgments. The question now is: will she finally find Ethan, or will the shadows of Julian's world swallow her whole?
**Reader's Impressions:** This chapter was an emotional rollercoaster. Watching Autumn be dismissed, belittled, and physically restrained by men who think they know her story is infuriating. But there's a newfound strength in her eyes that promises change. She's no longer the woman who cowers in the corner. She's ready to fight — not for Julian, but for herself. The tension was palpable, and the injustice of the scene made my blood boil in the best way possible.
**Star Rating:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars
**Next Chapter Prediction:** I believe Autumn will finally reach Ethan, and their conversation will reveal a connection that changes the game entirely. But Julian, ever the possessive fool, might witness this interaction and feel a sting of jealousy he never expected. Meanwhile, Grant and Ryan will realize they've underestimated Autumn one too many times — and the consequences will be delicious.
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