The Day I Quit Him (Autumn and Mars) novel Chapter 134

**Chasing Light, Finding Peace by Rohan Verma**
**Chapter 134**

“Is it possible they got together that quickly?”

Autumn’s mind was a whirlwind of disbelief, struggling to process the shocking news. Just yesterday, hadn’t she seen Hannah and Mars in what she thought was a harmless friendship?

Did they even take a moment to pause before plunging into this new relationship?

“Hannah was only in the office for a few hours,” the private investigator remarked, his voice flat and devoid of any empathy. “Would you like to view the entire video, Ms. Lopez?”

A soft “damn” slipped from Autumn’s lips, barely a whisper yet heavy with the weight of her shock.

The depths of Mars’s treachery unfurled before her like a grotesque flower, leaving her utterly speechless.

She had genuinely believed in Mars’s devotion to Lydia, convinced that he would never dare to betray her again.

But the truth was far more sordid—he was nothing more than a player, a master manipulator, and an incorrigible liar.

Once a cheater, always a cheater. The harsh reality echoed painfully in her mind.

“No, I’m fine,” she replied, her voice steady but tinged with bitterness.

The last thing she wanted was to witness an intimate moment involving her soon-to-be ex-husband.

Yet, what truly unsettled her was the realization that Hannah’s feelings for Mars ran so deep.

To think that she would throw herself at him after all these years, fully aware that he was still married to Autumn and entangled with Lydia.

“She also quit her job,” the investigator continued, his tone unwavering as he delivered the information. “After the Bennett Group issued that warning, her boss was already looking for an excuse to let her go. Honestly, Hannah doesn’t possess any real design talent; her time abroad was spent partying rather than studying. If her family hadn’t pulled strings to secure her that position, she wouldn’t have been hired at all.”

“Then she managed to annoy Mr. Bennett on her very first day. He had a massive headache because of it.”

“So when Hannah offered to resign, it was like a blessing in disguise for him,” he concluded, his eyes narrowing slightly as he gauged Autumn’s reaction.

“If she quit, where does she plan to go?”

Autumn’s mind raced with questions. From Hannah’s recent behavior, it seemed she was in dire need of that job.

Yet here she was, quitting as if it were merely a game to her.

“To Cloudbreak.”

The investigator swiftly sent over a snapshot of an appointment letter.

“Mars just appointed Hannah as the Chief Secretary,” he stated, a hint of amusement creeping into his voice.

Autumn was momentarily rendered speechless, her mind grappling with the audacity of Mars.

One moment he was promoting Lydia, and the next, he was replacing her with Hannah.

It was as if Mars was doling out the Chief Secretary title to anyone he fancied sleeping with.

How incredibly juvenile.

“Is Lydia aware of this?”

“I don’t believe so.”

Each of them was ensnared in their own webs of deceit, and Lydia was certainly preoccupied with her own schemes at the moment.

A wry smile crept onto Autumn’s lips.

She had assumed the real drama would unfold once Mars received the divorce papers, but it seemed none of them were willing to remain passive.

“Then find a way to inform her,” she instructed, a sense of satisfaction bubbling within her.

Let the Lopez family and Mars engage in their own battles. She just had to endure the final days of this cooling-off period, and at last, she would be free.

“Consider it done.”

The private investigator was nothing if not efficient. Within thirty minutes, news of Cloudbreak’s new Chief Secretary began circulating on Facebook.

Typically, no one would care about who occupied the chief secretary’s chair.

At the end of the day, it was merely a staff change.

But Lydia had made such a spectacle about her position, spamming her social media with posts showcasing how she had snagged the job from her own sister.

Now that the title was no longer hers, those who had grown weary of Lydia were quick to post snarky, passive-aggressive comments.

The company-wide group chat at Cloudbreak buzzed with activity.

When Lydia caught wind of the news, she absolutely lost her composure.

She stormed into the group chat, tagging HR, and demanded to know if they were illiterate.

[How could you screw up something so simple? I suggest you pack your things and get the hell out! You’ll regret it when Mars hears about this!]

The group chat fell into stunned silence for over a minute following Lydia’s outburst.

Lydia might not have loved Mars, but she would never tolerate him cheating on her right in front of her.

Fueled by rage, she rallied some friends and stormed the restaurant.

As she entered, she caught sight of Mars and Hannah laughing together, and a tidal wave of fury surged through her.

With a primal scream, Lydia charged forward, flipping the table, yanking Hannah’s hair, and delivering a hard slap across her face.

“Trying to steal my man, Hannah? Are you really that pathetic?”

It was surreal; one moment they had been discussing teaming up, and the next, this woman had not only taken her job but was now attempting to steal her backup man.

Overcome with rage, Lydia slapped Hannah again and again.

Hannah screamed, a sound filled with pain as Mars finally snapped out of his shock. He lunged forward, grasped Lydia’s wrist, and shoved her away.

“Lydia, are you out of your mind? What the hell are you doing, throwing a tantrum in here?”

“Who told you to hit her?”

Lydia stumbled back, regaining her balance as she processed Mars’s furious questions.

She looked up at him, disbelief etched across her face, tears brimming in her eyes.

“Mars, you’re actually defending this bitch?”

Hannah had only just reconnected with him, hadn’t she? How could Mars choose to protect her over Lydia? It felt like a waking nightmare.

In that moment, for the first time, Lydia experienced a gut-wrenching empathy for Autumn.

So this was what it felt like—the agony of watching someone who was meant to cherish you redirect their affection to someone else.

**Conclusion**

As the dust settled from the chaotic confrontation at the restaurant, the emotional landscape for Autumn, Lydia, and Hannah was forever altered. Autumn, who had once felt ensnared in a web of deceit spun by Mars, now stood at a crossroads of liberation and vindication. The revelations about Mars’s true nature and his reckless decisions had not only empowered her but also forced her to confront the painful reality of her past. She had underestimated her own strength, believing that her worth was tied to Mars’s affections. But now, with the knowledge of his betrayal and the impending divorce, she felt a flicker of hope for a future unclouded by his manipulations. The chains of her marriage were finally breaking, and she could almost taste the freedom that awaited her.

Meanwhile, Lydia’s emotional arc had taken a dark turn as she faced the raw truth of her own insecurities. The confrontation with Hannah, which had begun as an act of rage, unveiled a deeper vulnerability within her—a realization that she had been living in the shadow of both Autumn and Mars. The betrayal stung more than she could have anticipated, awakening feelings of inadequacy and jealousy that had long simmered beneath her confident facade. As she grappled with the consequences of her actions, Lydia found herself reflecting on the very essence of love and loyalty, questioning whether she had ever truly understood either. In that moment of chaos, she glimpsed the pain she had inflicted on Autumn and recognized the fragility of relationships built on deceit. The path forward for both women was now uncertain, yet intertwined, as they navigated the aftermath of betrayal and sought their own versions of peace.

**What to Expect in Next Chapter?**

As the chaos unfolds, the stakes are higher than ever. In the upcoming chapter, readers will witness the explosive confrontation between Lydia and Hannah escalate beyond mere physical altercations. With emotions running rampant and loyalties tested, the dynamics of their relationships will shift dramatically. Will Lydia’s fury lead to a moment of clarity, or will it push her further into a spiral of vengeance against both Mars and Hannah? The tension in the air is palpable, and the fallout from this encounter promises to leave no one unscathed.

Meanwhile, Autumn will find herself at a crossroads. With the truth about Mars’s duplicity laid bare, will she finally reclaim her power, or will she be drawn back into the web of deceit that has entangled her family? As she grapples with her own emotions and the impending divorce, the choices she makes could have far-reaching consequences for everyone involved. Expect unexpected alliances to form and old wounds to resurface, as the characters navigate the murky waters of betrayal, ambition, and the quest for peace. The next chapter will not only deepen the intrigue but will also set the stage for a dramatic reckoning that could alter their lives forever.