Remarried After I Secretly Divorced the CEO novel Chapter 235

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**When the Stars Forgot to Return My Wishes**
**Chapter 235**

Autumn stood there, a serene smile gracing her lips, choosing silence over words. Few were privy to the truth that she was a shareholder of Vanguard, and she saw no need to broadcast that fact. It was a secret she held close, a quiet power that she wielded with grace.

Ethan, ever the lighthearted one, broke the tension with a teasing remark, “Colin, are you genuinely trying to steal my people right in front of me?” His tone was playful, yet there was an undercurrent of protectiveness in his words.

Colin responded with an awkward chuckle, the kind that hinted at discomfort rather than amusement.

Just then, as if the universe had orchestrated the moment, Luna entered the room, her arm linked with Julian’s. Her gaze caught the tail end of Colin’s comment directed at Autumn, and her expression soured. The way Colin had acknowledged Autumn stirred something within her—a mix of disbelief and irritation.

How could he recognize Autumn like that? Did he truly see her as a competitor?

Luna’s mind raced. Had Autumn, after spending so much time with Ethan, absorbed a few insights here and there? The thought gnawed at her, and she couldn’t help but smirk, a sneer curling her lips. Even if Autumn had gleaned some knowledge, what did that matter? It paled in comparison to genuine talent and skill, which Luna had honed over years of dedication and hard work.

Simon, ever the diplomat, stepped forward to greet the familiar faces in the room, most of whom were seasoned players in the business arena.

But the moment Autumn’s eyes landed on Simon, a wave of unease washed over her. Her heart raced, and without a second thought, she excused herself, claiming a need for the restroom, and slipped away from the gathering.

As she retreated, Luna’s conviction deepened. Autumn was clearly afraid of being exposed, of being found out in front of those who truly possessed skill. The thought that she might lose her standing—her very essence—was palpable.

It all clicked into place for Luna. Autumn had never even touched AI before; how could someone who had just recently joined Vanguard suddenly become so adept? It was unfathomable.

Luna’s own journey had been arduous, filled with late nights and relentless studying. The idea that Autumn would dare to put herself in the same league was nothing short of absurd, a blatant overestimation of her own worth.

Her disdain for Autumn festered, deepening like a wound that refused to heal. At least she had the sense to know when to step back and retreat into the shadows.