# Chapter 196: The Bitter Truth No One Wants to Hear
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 196 of *Remarried After I Secretly Divorced the CEO*—a chapter that cuts deep into the wounds of family betrayal and broken bonds. Get ready for an emotional rollercoaster as Autumn finally speaks the unspeakable truths her brothers have refused to hear for years.
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Autumn had known for a long time that both of her brothers disliked her—no, they *hated* her. And the poison had been dripped into their ears by none other than Luna and her manipulative mother. Back then, Autumn had foolishly tried to please them, bending over backward to earn their affection. But it never worked. The more she spoke, the more mistakes they found. The more she did, the more faults they picked. It was as if everything she said or did was automatically wrong in their eyes.
Once she finally understood that harsh reality, she stopped being polite. She stopped trying. And their sibling relationship crumbled into the bitter standoff you see today.
Now, in the corner of the hallway, Simon grabbed Autumn by the arm and dragged her away from the crowd, his face twisted with rage.
"Autumn, what on earth are you trying to do?" he shouted, his voice shaking with fury. "Why do you always jump in to sabotage our negotiations? Do you feel proud only when you see us embarrassed? Don't forget—you're a Lewis too! If we lose our reputation, you won't look any better. When the family's projects fail, what benefit do you get out of it?"
He was incandescent with anger. In that private room, Autumn had stolen all the attention—but at the expense of their dignity. How could he not be furious? His sister was becoming more and more disobedient, trampling on his bottom line again and again. To him, it was deeply disappointing.
Autumn suddenly let out a sharp, mocking laugh. "Mr. Lewis, you really must have lost your mind—letting a woman lead you by the nose like that. To outsiders, it almost looks like you and your stepsister are involved."
She shook her head. She truly couldn't understand it. Both her brothers were intelligent men, so why did they allow Luna and her mother to manipulate them so easily? But she no longer cared to figure it out. Whether it was Julian or her brothers, none of them had anything to do with her anymore.
"Autumn!" Simon gritted his teeth, his voice rising several octaves. "What nonsense are you spouting? How dare you slander me and Luna like that? You've no decency yourself, and now you're ruining our deals. Do you really think we can't do anything about you? Don't forget—you're still part of the Lewis family. If we go down, do you really think you'll be any better off?"
This time, his anger was genuine. Autumn's insinuation about him and Luna was beyond the pale—utterly intolerable. As a member of the Lewis family, she was constantly going against them. It was too much.
But Autumn's lips curved coldly, her tone steady and unflinching. "Did you ever treat me like part of the Lewis family? Or should I spell it out for you, Mr. Lewis? Hector has ten percent of Lewis Group shares. The moment Luna joined, you handed her five percent. Even Susan, a housewife, holds three percent. You are the real family—each of you has dividends in hand."
She paused, letting the words sink in before continuing. "And most of the money you earn is spent on Luna. She doesn't lift a finger, yet she lives like a princess. But me? I got nothing. I had just been accepted into grad school when Mom passed away. Tell me, did any of you give me a single cent back then? And now you tell me I'm part of the Lewis family? Don't you think that's laughable?"
Her voice was ice-cold, but her heart was burning. When her mother died, her brothers hadn't even shown up. They only appeared at the funeral, and even then, their attitude was as lofty and detached as ever. Yes, they had once suggested she return with them to the Lewis household—but only on the condition that she never compete with Luna for anything. Otherwise, she'd be cast out.
That was the moment Autumn's heart went cold. She chose not to go back. It was also the moment Julian proposed to her. And now, standing face to face with Simon, she knew she had made the right choice. She had no family left to fight for.
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## Reader's Impressions & Star Rating
This chapter hit me right in the feels. Autumn's raw, painful confrontation with Simon is long overdue. She finally lays out the stark, undeniable truth about how unfairly she's been treated compared to Luna. It's heartbreaking to see a daughter and sister so thoroughly dismissed and discarded by her own blood. Simon's hypocrisy is nauseating—he demands loyalty from Autumn while giving everything to Luna. And yet, Autumn stands tall, refusing to be gaslit or manipulated anymore. This is the turning point where she reclaims her power.
**⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars**
## Next Chapter Prediction
With the confrontation now out in the open, Simon will likely report back to Hector and the rest of the Lewis family, painting Autumn as a troublemaker. But more importantly, Julian might catch wind of this altercation. Will he step in to defend Autumn, or will he remain on the sidelines, further driving a wedge between them? And Luna, hearing about this clash, will surely concoct another scheme to make Autumn look like the villain. The family drama is far from over—and the next chapter promises explosive consequences.
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