The Day I Quit Him (Autumn and Mars) novel Chapter 297

Chapter 297

Autumn Lopez barely gave the message from Mars Wright’s assistant a second thought.

Her former colleagues at Cloudbreak Corporation knew her, sure, and working with familiar faces was better

than hiring strangers.

But Autumn didn’t think they were worth keeping.

She was willing to give a second chance to the few who were exceptionally talented and decent people.

But Mars Wright’s assistant? Not a chance.

Those people had spent plenty of time covering for both Mars and Lydia Lopez.

Autumn wasn’t running a charity. She had no intention of taking them in.

Ever since her talk with Owen Bennett, Autumn’s desire to chase her dream had grown stronger and more

urgent.

She had plans to go shopping with Mrs. Bennett, and when they met up, Autumn decided to share her idea.

“Is this the script you wrote before?”

Margaret Bennett was stunned after reading what Autumn had written.

“It has so much spirit. A little raw, you can tell, but the core idea is fantastic. And it still feels fresh, not dated

at all.”

“Oh my god, Autumn, you’re full of surprises! I knew you were capable, starting your own company and all, but I had no idea you had a talent for screenwriting.”

“My Owen is so lucky to have found a treasure like you.”

Autumn felt a blush creep up her neck at Margaret’s straightforward praise.

She could tell it was completely genuine–Margaret truly meant every word, without a hint of exaggeration or

backhandedness.

A wave of emotion washed over her.

Everyone else who found out she was with Owen Bennett thought she wasn’t good enough for him.

She never expected Owen’s own mother to say that *he* was the lucky one.

It made Autumn feel truly, deeply accepted.

“It was just a random idea I had back then. I was thinking maybe I could find a professional to help me polish

it.”

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“But then my dad found out, and the whole thing just… fizzled out.”

Margaret looked genuinely disappointed. “If you had started diving into this industry back then, you definitely would have made a name for yourself.”

“If I’d come across a script like this in my younger days, I wouldn’t have retired so early.”

That was the highest possible compliment anyone could have given Autumn.

She never imagined that Margaret Bennett, of all people, would like her script.

After so many years in the entertainment industry, Margaret must have seen countless masterpieces.

The best scripts of every genre would have been laid at her feet.

Earning her favor felt like a dream.

“Actually, it’s not too late now,” Autumn said, mustering her courage.

“If… and this is just an if… but if I wanted to give it a shot, Mom, would you be my leading lady?”

Margaret was flabbergasted.

“But I’m so old now. If you really want to try, you could find a talented newcomer.”

This wasn’t just an excuse.

She loved acting; she’d once considered it her second life.

But she was also keenly aware that if she made a comeback, the media frenzy would be all about her. No one

would care if the script was good or bad.

Her fans would praise it blindly.

So many people would pay just for the nostalgia.

And the haters would attack with everything they had. Even after so many years away from the industry, Margaret knew the playbook by heart.

Margaret just thought Autumn could start on an easier setting,

There was no need to jump straight into hard mode.

What if it crushed Autumn’s spirit and she never recovered? Margaret couldn’t bear the thought of being

responsible for that.

“This script needs an actress with real skill. A newcomer might have spirit, but they can’t give me the feeling I’m looking for.”

Margaret’s eyes lit up.

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That single sentence told her everything. Autumn wasn’t just playing around.

She had thought this through, weighed the pros and cons, and was ready to take responsibility for her work.

A long–dormant part of Margaret’s heart began to stir.

In truth, she had been waiting for an opportunity all these years.

But with the film industry now being impacted by the rise of short–form content, even long–form series were at risk, let alone movies.

How many people would actually go to a theater and buy a ticket for a film by a first–time director? It was a complete unknown.

Plus, Autumn was pregnant. Margaret worried it would be too much for her.

“We don’t have to rush into filming,” Autumn said, seeing the flicker of hesitation in Margaret’s eyes.

“I don’t know the first thing about this industry, so I’ll need to study the basics.”

“The script needs more polishing.”

“We need to find a cast and crew.”

“And Mom, you’ll need time to get back into the zone.”

“This isn’t something that can happen overnight.”

Autumn bit her lip. “I just feel like this is a once–in–a–lifetime chance. If we do this, maybe we can create something special.”

Margaret was completely moved.

The pre–production period for a film was indeed much longer than the shoot itself. Having starred in countless movies, she knew the process inside and out.

She nodded quickly. “Alright. We’ll do it your way.”

”

“Let’s have this mother–and–daughter–in–law duo team up!”

Autumn smiled. “Thank you, Mom!”

Margaret wrapped an arm around Autumn. “No, I should be thanking you.”

”

“My dear, I truly never expected you to bring me such a wonderful surprise.”

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