The Day I Quit Him (Autumn and Mars) novel Chapter 113

**Chasing Light, Finding Peace** – by Rohan Verma

“Not merely disgusting,” Autumn stated, her voice steady yet laced with palpable disdain as she observed the anger morphing Mars’s features, a storm brewing in the depths of his eyes. “It’s utterly pathetic,” she added, her tone unyielding, each word a sharp blade aimed at his heart.

“You’re lacking in humanity. No, both of you are completely devoid of any compassion for pulling a stunt like this,” he retorted, desperation spilling from his voice like a torrent, rising with a force that threatened to drown them both.

Mars’s fingers quivered slightly, a subtle betrayal of the chaos swirling inside him. In a frantic attempt to mask his agitation and prevent Autumn from discerning the tempest within, he instinctively stepped back, creating a tangible distance that hung heavily in the air between them.

“What on earth are you implying? Me and Lydia? Absolutely not.” His denial burst forth almost too quickly, a reflexive shield against her accusations.

“I’ve told you time and again, we’re just—”

“Then what gives you the right to hurl accusations at me?” He interrupted, frustration bubbling over like a boiling pot.

Autumn had grown weary of his flimsy justifications, so familiar that she could recite them in her sleep. But today, she had no intention of indulging his feeble attempts at rationalization. “So, it’s one set of rules for you and another for me, is that how it works?” she challenged, her voice dripping with sarcasm, each syllable a dagger.

“You and Lydia can flaunt your affection openly and dismiss it as nothing serious, yet if I share a word with Mr. King, suddenly it’s scandalous gossip? And if I stand beside Mr. Bennett, you’re quick to accuse me of infidelity and brand me a whore?” His voice escalated, frustration spilling over like an overfilled cup.

“You were about to strike Mr. Bennett! Mars, have you lost your mind?” The weight of his reckless behavior struck him like a bolt of lightning, shocking him into momentary clarity.

That was the CEO of the Bennett Group! The very architect of the Bennett empire! The man who held the financial fate of Grand City in his hands!

How could I have been so reckless?

Thank the heavens that punch didn’t land. Had it done so, even total financial ruin wouldn’t have quelled the fury of the Bennett family.

A cold sweat broke out on Mars’s brow as fear gripped him. He turned to Autumn, confusion etched deep in his features. “What were you two really discussing? When did you even meet him? You went to the Bennett Group last time, and now you’re out here having a private conversation. Autumn, don’t you dare lie to me! If I find out the truth, I swear I won’t let you off the hook!”

As she witnessed him focus on threats rather than any semblance of remorse, a flicker of hope within Autumn dimmed.

Initially, she had thought that leaving Cloudbreak Corporation would allow Mars to keep it afloat for a while.

But now, the harsh reality was glaringly clear. Years of indulgence had eroded Mars’s spirit and dulled his once-sharp business instincts.

This guy’s a lost cause.

“Mr. Bennett is quite impressed with my skills. He wants to recruit me for the Bennett Group,” Autumn declared, offering a plausible explanation, though it was one that wasn’t entirely fabricated.

After all, Owen Bennett did find her impressive; he simply wanted her as his wife, not as an employee.

Mars’s eyes widened in astonishment, but he quickly masked it with a veneer of composure.

“Why didn’t you mention this sooner?”

He exhaled a massive sigh of relief, glancing at Autumn’s stomach before adding with a chuckle, “You’re pregnant. You really shouldn’t be working so hard, anyway.”

“Let’s discuss work later. You can inform Mr. Bennett that Cloudbreak has a lot to offer. He should seriously consider partnering with us.”

Sometimes, Mars’s ability to pivot so rapidly left Autumn momentarily speechless.

One moment he was a raging inferno, and the next, he acted as if nothing had transpired.

His skill at self-regulation was astonishing.

No wonder he dared to carry on with Lydia right under her nose.

“You didn’t give me a chance to explain anything,” he retorted, his voice tinged with frustration.

Autumn shot him a sidelong glance, deliberately aiming to provoke him further. “But I fear that even if Mr. Bennett was initially interested, he won’t be anymore.”

Panic flickered in Mars’s eyes.

That’s Owen Bennett!

Any company that even caught a whiff of a connection with the Bennett Group was destined for success. An opportunity like this was a golden ticket. If Autumn failed to capitalize on it, wouldn’t it spell disaster for him?

“Why not?” he implored, desperation creeping into his tone.

Autumn chuckled lightly, shrugging her shoulders. “You were just about to punch him. With a temper like that, do you really think he’ll just forgive you?”

“The fact that he’s not taking it out on Cloudbreak is a testament to his class. Don’t even think about anything more.”

Mars stepped in front of her, blocking her path with an intensity that made her heart race. “That’s not an option!”

He was so flustered he stumbled over his words. “Autumn, no way! Cloudbreak is on the brink of leveling up. Don’t you care about it too? How can you just stand by and let it miss this chance?”

Autumn wasn’t about to fall for Mars’s manipulative tactics.

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