The Day I Quit Him (Autumn and Mars) novel Chapter 89

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

**Chapter 89**

At the reception desk of Cloudbreak Tower, the atmosphere felt tense, almost electric.

“Secretary Autumn? She hasn’t returned to the office yet,” the receptionist said, her brow slightly furrowed as she glanced up at the man standing before her.

Julian Moore flashed a warm smile, though it didn’t quite reach his eyes. “I had a conversation with Secretary Autumn about a potential partnership. Since I happened to be in the vicinity today, our president was eager to go over the details with her.”

The receptionist nodded slowly, her curiosity piqued. “Oh, I see. Let me give her a quick call for you.”

Julian acknowledged her with a nod, pulling out his phone. As he did so, he noticed a text from Owen Bennett pop up on the screen, inquiring whether he had managed to meet up with Autumn Lopez yet. He quickly typed a response, relaying the receptionist’s earlier statement.

Almost instantly, another message from Owen buzzed through.

【I just dropped her off at the entrance and watched her go inside.】

That brief sentence carried a weight that sent a ripple of unease through Julian.

His gaze flicked back to the receptionist, whose expression was a mix of concern and apprehension. He could see her eyes darting around the room, clearly searching for a way to deflect the situation.

A gnawing feeling of dread settled in Julian’s stomach.

He quickly replied to Owen, and after receiving a confirmation that eased his anxiety slightly, he returned his attention to the receptionist. She continued to steal glances at him, her instincts as the face of the company alerting her to his high-ranking position.

It was evident to her that Julian was no ordinary executive assistant; he was a senior one, and his presence here, seeking out Autumn Lopez, had to signify something significant.

Yet, she hesitated to share the troubling truth that Mars Wright had whisked Autumn away.

After all, she had witnessed the entire encounter, and the way Mr. Wright had treated Autumn had ignited a fire of indignation within her. But loyalty to her employer kept her silent; she was on his payroll, and speaking up could cost her dearly.

Moreover, they were a married couple. It would be overstepping her boundaries to meddle in their personal affairs.

Recently, she had caught wind of some gossip circulating in the company group chats. Rumors hinted that Mr. Wright and Secretary Autumn were experiencing marital strife. Faced with this delicate situation, her only recourse was to call Mars Wright’s cell.

“What is it?” His voice crackled through the receiver, laced with impatience.

In the background, she could hear a cacophony of noise. Hesitating for a moment, she finally summoned the courage to speak. “Mr. Wright, do you have a moment?”

“Just spit it out,” he barked, clearly distracted.

At that moment, Mars was at a mall near the hospital, accompanying Autumn as they browsed for supplements for Lydia Lopez. His focus was solely on the task at hand, and he had no patience for anything else.

“Well, a Mr. Moore is here. He says he wants to discuss a partnership with Secretary Autumn…”

The mere mention of Autumn’s name put Mars on high alert.

“Put him on,” he commanded, his tone brooking no argument.

The receptionist immediately handed the phone over to Julian, who took it with a sense of trepidation. “Mr. Wright, hello. I’m—”

“I don’t care who you are. Autumn is prioritizing her family right now, and I will have someone else handle the partnership discussions with you. Do not contact her again. I trust you understand that besides being an employee, Autumn is also my wife.”

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