# Chapter 159: The Ugly Duckling Finds Her Thorns
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 159 of "REMARRIED AFTER I SECRETLY DIVORCED THE CEO" — a chapter where old wounds meet new defiance, where the once-gentle Autumn finally sheds her pitiful skin and shows her claws.
In the past, all it took was a little kindness from them, and Autumn would have bent over backward to please them, wagging her tail like a pitiful little puppy. But something had shifted. When had she started to change? When had she become so sharp, so combative, with barbs ready for anyone who crossed her? This new version of Autumn felt completely uncultured to Hector Lewis. He didn't like it one bit. In his eyes, girls should be like Luna — sweet, well-mannered, thoughtful, and smart but never showy. In every way, Luna was miles ahead of Autumn. Next to her, Autumn was nothing more than the ugly duckling.
But Autumn wasn't that meek girl anymore. When Hector tried to explain himself, she let out a cold laugh. "Oh? So, your explanation is all it takes? I'm just supposed to listen and accept it? Mr. Lewis, why don't you take a trip to the bathroom and check the mirror — see if your face is actually made of gold? If you love flattering yourself so much, maybe it's because your face isn't worth much to begin with?"
Whether it was the Lewis family or Julian and his people, they all seemed obsessed with inflating their own worth. But Autumn wasn't going to play along anymore. Since they were strangers now, there was no need for niceties.
Hector was fuming, ready to blow, but just as he opened his mouth, the elevator doors slid open. Autumn stepped out without giving him another chance to speak. Watching her walk away only made him more furious, but remembering why he'd come, he forced himself to hold it in. There'd be plenty of chances to get back at her. No need to rush.
After delivering the documents, Autumn returned to the tech department and picked up where she'd left off. She didn't give the elevator encounter another thought. People who didn't matter didn't deserve her energy. Whether it was Julian or the Lewis brothers — none of them meant anything to her now. She was done.
After work, she went home exhausted and collapsed onto the couch. Tomorrow was Saturday — her follow-up appointment with Peter. She wasn't sure what to expect and felt a little anxious, hoping the results wouldn't be too bad.
Just then, a headline popped up on her feed. It was a post from the White family's official account. The attached photo showed two people holding hands, both wearing massive, dazzling diamond rings. The caption read: "Miss White and the Sinclair heir — childhood sweethearts for over twenty years — are now officially engaged."
For a moment, Autumn's mind went blank. He was getting engaged. She needed to keep her distance. She tossed her phone aside and sank back into the couch. She was exhausted and quickly drifted off to sleep.
Autumn was woken by the sound of her phone ringing. Squinting, she answered groggily, "Hello?" Selena's anxious voice repeated, "Autumn, I hit someone."
Autumn was instantly wide awake, bolting upright. "Where are you? What happened?" Selena gave her an address. Autumn hung up, grabbed her car keys, and rushed out.
She arrived in a hurry at a private restaurant that only served pre-booked meals. As soon as she pushed open the private room door, she saw Selena standing to the side, furious, while Luna stood protectively in front of a crying woman clutching her face.
What had Selena gotten herself into this time? And why was Luna involved? The tension in the room was palpable, and Autumn knew this was only the beginning of another storm.
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**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter was a whirlwind of emotions! I loved seeing Autumn finally stand up for herself and put Hector in his place — the way she told him to check the mirror was absolutely satisfying. But my heart ached for her when she saw the engagement announcement. You could feel her pain, even though she tried to hide it. And now Selena's call brings a whole new layer of drama. The writing keeps you hooked, and the character development is so real.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **Rating: 4.7 / 5 Stars**
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
I predict that Selena's accident is somehow connected to Luna — that crying woman Luna is protecting might be a pawn in a bigger scheme. Expect Autumn to face off against Luna in a tense confrontation, and Julian might show up to complicate things further. Also, with the engagement announcement fresh, will Autumn be able to keep her composure when she inevitably runs into the happy couple?
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