# Chapter 136: The Unyielding Heart
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 136 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO". This chapter is a turning point—a raw, emotional confrontation where Autumn finally sheds the last shreds of her old self and stands her ground against a man who never truly saw her. Let's dive in.
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The divorce papers lay heavy in Autumn's hands, but instead of sorrow, a wave of relief washed over her. After years of swallowing her pride and holding her tongue, she finally felt free. No more pretending around Julian. No more being his punching bag. Now, it was Julian who needed something from her, and oh, what a satisfying turnabout that was.
Julian's face darkened, his brows knitting in irritation. "Autumn, have you made enough of a scene?" He had come in person, offering her a way out, expecting her to take it like the obedient woman she used to be. But instead, she called him "Mr. Carter" and threw sarcasm in his face. This was the first time she'd ever dared to speak to him like that.
He remembered her constant calls and texts, her eagerness to share every little detail of her life—even a photo of a stray cat on the street. But now? She refused his olive branch.
"No," Autumn said flatly, brushing a fallen leaf off her sleeve before standing to meet his gaze. "When you sued me, you didn't hold back. You even chose the anniversary of my mother's death to do it. You didn't care whether I had a way out, so why should I do the same for you? Because you think thick skin deserves courtesy?"
Her voice was calm, but each word cut deeper than a blade. She still didn't understand how love could turn so ugly. One million meant nothing to him, yet he made it personal. And knowing what today was, he still chose to hit her where it hurt. Now he had the audacity to come and ask her to forgive the one who framed her? Their shamelessness knew no bounds.
Julian's brow twitched, his arm veins tensing. "Don't forget, you're still Sienna's sister-in-law. What good does taking her to court do you?" He hadn't expected such unyielding resistance. She used to be so obedient, never raising her voice. Now she was pushing his limits over and over, as if trying to burn the bridge with the Carters for good.
Autumn scoffed. "We're already divorced. The papers are signed and sealed. Didn't Madam Grace bother to tell you? A proper ex-husband should disappear like he's dead—not pop up like a bad ghost. If you're not tired of this, I sure am. Mr. Carter, I'm sure you've noticed by now—you're not welcome here. Please leave."
She was done. Completely done with a man so selfish and self-serving.
Before Julian could reply, a steady voice cut in. Keith walked over, his long strides purposeful. "Mr. Carter, do you not understand plain English? She already said she's not accepting any settlement, and yet here you are trying to pressure her. When you do something wrong, you should be held accountable. Isn't that what you taught her?"
Seeing Keith, Julian's expression shifted. So, Autumn knew the famous Mr. Sinclair. That explained how she brought Ace into the case. He chose his words carefully. "Mr. Sinclair, my sister was just joking around with her. No need to make this a federal case, right?"
"Oh really?" Keith's eyes narrowed. "You took it to court and still have the nerve to call it a joke? What do you think—that I'm the idiot, or you are? If I hadn't told Ace to bring the evidence, I'm guessing the outcome today would've looked a lot different, wouldn't it?"
Julian was momentarily speechless. Then Zack appeared, his expression sour. "Since you and Autumn are already divorced, let's not make things messier. Just leave."
Zack had always imagined the day he'd finally confront Julian again—he'd give that jerk a proper beating. But for Autumn's sake, he held back his anger. Beating Julian wouldn't change the fact that he'd already moved on.
Julian's eyes darkened as he turned back to Autumn. "You said we're divorced. When did that happen?" He didn't recall signing anything. And Autumn had loved him so much—she couldn't possibly have divorced him. Was this another trick?
Autumn couldn't be bothered to explain. She tossed a line over her shoulder and walked away. "If you really want to know, ask Madam Grace."
Once in his car, Julian pulled out his phone and called Grace. She answered quickly. "Hello, Julian? Is something wrong?"
He rubbed his temples. "Mom, did you already know about my divorce from Autumn?"
Grace touched her chin, clearly flustered. "So, Autumn told you, huh? That woman can't keep her mouth shut. What's her angle now? She's probably trying to use this to squeeze money out of you. Don't fall for it!"
So it was true. Autumn hadn't been bluffing. Julian felt his temples pound. "Mom, something happened with Sienna." This was what gave him the biggest headache. Divorce was frustrating, but this was far worse. If not handled properly, his sister could end up with a criminal record.
"What?" Grace's voice shot up several octaves. "What happened to Sienna?"
Julian explained the whole situation, lips pressed into a tight line. "Mom, how could you and Autumn team up to trick me? Where did the divorce certificate even come from?" He'd never planned to actually divorce Autumn. Sure, over the years, he'd lost interest. But he'd gotten used to having her at home—no matter how late he came back, there was always a light on for him.
Grace exploded the moment he finished. "What is wrong with that woman? Suing Sienna like this—she just got the divorce and now she's cutting ties like we're strangers? If I'd known, I wouldn't have rushed to mail her the divorce certificate. Ungrateful little snake. Leaves the Carter family and immediately turns on us? Did she forget? When her mother died, if we hadn't taken her in, she'd have starved in the street!"
Julian felt a tightness in his chest. He rubbed his temples and asked, "Mom, how exactly did you even get that divorce certificate?"
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
Oh, what a chapter! The tension was palpable from start to finish. Seeing Autumn finally stand up for herself—refusing to be a doormat, refusing to let Julian manipulate her—was incredibly satisfying. Her words cut deep, and for the first time, she truly owned her power. Julian's confusion and disbelief were like watching a king realize his kingdom has crumbled. And the twist with Grace's deception? Absolutely jaw-dropping. This chapter earns a solid **⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 5/5 Stars**.
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
Julian is about to learn the truth—that Grace orchestrated the entire divorce behind his back. Expect a massive explosion between mother and son. Meanwhile, Autumn's lawsuit against Sienna will intensify, and Sienna's desperation might drive her to even more reckless actions. Will Julian finally realize how much he lost? Or will he double down on his arrogance?
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