The Day I Quit Him (Autumn and Mars) novel Chapter 201

Chapter 201

Chapter 201

This was the first Autumn had heard of it.

“Your birthday?”

“Yeah.”

Seeing how calm Owen was, Autumn was momentarily at a loss for words.

For a guy like Owen, she figured a birthday would be a major event–a grand banquet with high–society

figures and business partners all invited to celebrate.

Isn’t that what Mars Wright always did?

As Cloudbreak Corporation had grown more successful, Mars had started putting on a front, desperately trying to elevate his status and become someone people would fawn over.

If he was willing to make such a fuss over his minor achievements, then someone with Owen’s status and

position should have an even more hectic birthday.

“Will you even have time that day?”

Autumn figured that on his birthday, he’d be buried in well–wishes from partners alone.

Not to mention all the people trying to suck up to him, who would surely pull out all the stops on his birthday.

At first, Owen didn’t get what she meant. Then he saw the pity in her eyes, as if his birthday was some kind of frantic, back–to–back affair.

“What are you thinking about?”

Owen let out a helpless laugh.

“I’ve never publicly announced my birthday. Other than the people close to me, no one knows it’s next Friday.”

Then why did he tell me…?

Autumn’s heart skipped a beat.

Does that mean he considers me one of his “close people” now?

But… we just have a contract, right?

Autumn felt a little flustered, but she couldn’t exactly voice her inner thoughts out loud in front of him.

“So, you’re not planning on celebrating it this year?”

Seeing that Autumn still didn’t get it, Owen let out a soft huff. “Does getting the license take that long?”

“Well, no, not really.”

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Having been married once before, Autumn was, ironically, more experienced than Owen in this regard.

“Then that settles it. After we get the license, we can go wherever you want to celebrate my birthday.”

“We?” Autumn repeated the word subconsciously.

It was Owen’s birthday, not hers.

Does he mean he wants me to celebrate it with him?

The more Autumn thought about it, the more confused she got.

How was she supposed to celebrate his birthday?

If Owen really wanted a party, he could just leave it to Mrs. Turner.

She was sure his staff could throw him a birthday bash he’d never forget.

“You don’t want to?”

Owen seemed displeased with her reaction. His smile faded, and the pressure in the room suddenly felt

immense.

There was no way Autumn would dare say no.

“I do.”

“I’m free next Friday, so if that day works for you, let’s do it then.”

They had a contract, after all. Even though Autumn didn’t see the rush in getting the license, Owen had made a request, and all she had to do was follow it.

“Okay.”

“Wait for me at home. I’ll come pick you up.”

Owen had everything planned out.

All Autumn had to do was nod in agreement.

“Go on up and get some rest.”

Autumn had thought Owen might stay with her, but after walking her to her room, he just turned and went to the study.

Of course… A flicker of disappointment touched Autumn’s heart, but it was what she’d expected, so there was no real sense of letdown.

She was feeling a bit drowsy after such a big meal. Autumn switched her phone to silent, changed into her pajamas, and quickly fell asleep.

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While she slept, the events from the hotel spread like wildfire.

Instantly, all her social media apps started blowing up.

But since her phone was on silent, the commotion played out like a silent, farcical pantomime.

Finally, her phone died, and the world at last fell completely quiet.

When Autumn woke up and reached for her phone to check the time, she realized it was off.

She plugged it in to charge before heading to the bathroom to splash some water on her face and wake herself up.

It was already completely dark outside, which meant she must have been asleep for quite a while.

She straightened her clothes and walked back to the bed, where she saw her phone screen flashing manically.

Surprised, she picked it up and saw that all hell had broken loose online.

[Autumn, I heard you divorced that cheating scumbag Mars! You caught him in the act, didn’t you? Good riddance! That disgusting creep never deserved you!]

[Ms. Lopez, I heard you started your own company. I have an investment proposal, could we meet to discuss the details?]

[Secretary Autumn, congrats on escaping that hellhole! A bunch of us are planning to quit. We heard you started your own company… any chance you’re hiring?]

[Autumn, I heard you had a falling out with your parents? We always thought your parents were out of line. Ever since your stepmom showed up, your dad has gone off the deep end. We thought things would get better after you got married and put some distance between you, but who knew that scheming bastard would make you manage his company just so he could swoop in and steal the credit! Don’t worry, Autumn, we can’t stand your dad either. We’re definitely not dealing with him anymore…

But we’re still family, no matter what. Please don’t let this thing with your dad affect us, okay? We were pretty good to you when you were a kid, remember?]

Autumn scanned the messages one by one, her expression perfectly calm.

Most of the people messaging her about what happened at the birthday party were just trying to stay on her good side and prove their loyalty.

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