THE DAY I QUIT HIM NOVEL

Chasing Light, Finding Peace" - by Rohan Verma 73 Summary In Chapter 73 of "Chasing Light, Finding Peace," Lydia becomes increasingly suspicious of Mars Wright, believing he has been manipulating her from the start. His sudden demand for the return of a substantial amount of money, which he initially offered her freely, raises her doubts about his integrity. Lydia's feelings of confusion and hurt are palpable as she struggles to comprehend Mars's actions, leading her to respond with a simple question mark instead of a detailed reply.

Mars attempts to explain himself over the phone, but Lydia's emotional turmoil overwhelms her, causing her to cry. Despite his urgency and desire to calm her down, Mars remains focused on his financial motives, influenced by Autumn's plans for investment. He tries to justify his request for the money, asserting that he will return it doubled later, but Lydia feels insulted and manipulated, questioning his commitment to her and his true priorities concerning Autumn and the baby she is carrying.

As the conversation unfolds, Mars's firm insistence on retrieving the money leaves Lydia feeling trapped and resentful. She reluctantly agrees to transfer the funds back to him, feeling a mix of betrayal and sorrow as she watches the money leave her account. Despite her emotional pain, she recognizes that severing ties with Mars over this issue would lead to greater losses, prompting her to keep the lines of communication open. Meanwhile, Autumn receives the transferred funds from Mars, viewing it as an opportunity to further her own agenda.

She finds amusement in the situation, realizing that Mars has inadvertently provided her with a means to categorize the money as an "investment." Autumn's determination to keep the money away from Mars grows as she contacts Julian, Owen Bennett's assistant, to facilitate her plan to make it appear as though the investment failed, ensuring that Mars will be unable to reclaim the funds. The chapter ends with a sense of tension as both women navigate their complex relationships with Mars.

Lydia grapples with her feelings of betrayal and anger, while Autumn plots her next move, determined to leave Mars with nothing. The emotional stakes are high, and the dynamics between the characters are fraught with manipulation, desire, and a quest for power. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below **Chasing Light, Finding Peace - by Rohan Verma** **Chapter 73** Lydia felt a creeping suspicion that Mars Wright had been orchestrating a game from the very outset.

Autumn's urgent need to liquidate assets, coupled with Mars's seemingly generous offer of money for Lydia to spend as she pleased-it all began to feel like a carefully spun web of deceit, designed to keep her placated and oblivious. After all, he was the CEO of Cloudbreak! How could he stoop to such a repugnant level? Who, in their right mind, transfers a substantial amount of money one moment only to demand its return the next? Did he possess even an ounce of decency? Lydia found herself at a loss for words, her mind racing with confusion and hurt.

Instead of crafting a response, she opted for simplicity, sending him just a solitary question mark. Almost instantly, her phone rang, and Mars's name illuminated the screen. "Lydia, please, let me explain," he urged, his voice laced with urgency. But she remained silent, tears streaming down her cheeks, each sob echoing her despair. The sound pierced through Mars's heart like a dagger. "Lydia... please listen to me... don't cry, okay?" Panic gripped him. For a fleeting moment, the thought crossed his mind to let her keep the money.

But then he recalled Autumn's words about doubling their returns. Autumn never joked about such matters. When she mentioned "doubling," it was likely a conservative estimate. Who would turn down the prospect of more wealth? Wasn't he investing this money now to ensure they would be even wealthier in the future? That thought fortified Mars's sense of justification. "Just send the money back to me for now. I promise, it's still yours, and no one can take it away from you. I'll return it, doubled, later on." Lydia felt her frustration boiling over. Was he truly trying to pull a fast one on her?

Did she really appear that gullible? "Mars, be honest with me. You never intended to build a future with me, did you?" "Deep down, you still prioritize Autumn and the baby she's carrying, don't you?" "If that's the case, why lead me on?" This was her go-to tactic, one that had never failed her before. Yet today, Mars didn't retreat as he usually would. His voice was resolute. "Lydia, I'm merely asking for my money back. You don't need to react this way.

I'm not saying I won't give it back; I just need it for something urgent right now." Mars intentionally avoided mentioning that he was funneling the money to Autumn for an investment. His instincts warned him that revealing that detail would send Lydia into a frenzy. He simply didn't have the energy to placate two women simultaneously. In moments like this, Mars found himself appreciating Autumn more than ever. She never threw tantrums or made unreasonable demands.

Instead, she consistently sought to understand his perspective, and even in her pregnancy, she was focused on generating more income for their family and the company. Unlike Lydia, who seemed consumed by the desire to spend money and relied on him to solve every minor issue, acting as if the world was ending over trivial matters. Mars was genuinely fatigued. The thought only served to strengthen his resolve to reclaim the money. "Lydia, did you hear me?

I'll buy you jewelry and accessories later, but right now, you need to return that money to me as soon as possible." Lydia detected the firmness in his voice, and she realized this was non-negotiable. She had to return the money. The idea twisted her stomach in knots, making her feel as though her heart was bleeding. "I know. I'll transfer it to you right now." It wasn't the right time to sever ties with Mars completely. Burning that bridge over a trivial amount of money would lead to far greater losses than gains. What should have been a swift transfer turned into a torturous ten minutes.

As she watched the substantial sum vanish from her account, the dam broke, and she couldn't hold back her tears any longer. The sound of her sobs tugged at Mars's heartstrings. "Lydia, please don't be sad. I promise I won't go back on my word. How about I come over right now? Let me take care of you, help you forget about this whole mess." Lydia barely managed to suppress the urge to unleash her fury on him. The money was gone, and now he wanted her to be intimate with a man who couldn't even perform? Why didn't Mars just disappear?

Taking a deep breath, she steadied herself and replied through her tears, "It's fine. I'm at my parents' house today. You should focus on working with my sister." "I hope you can retrieve that money soon." His words ignited a flicker of annoyance within her. Wasn't it his money to begin with? Yet, Lydia spoke of "getting back" the money, as if it had somehow become her own possession. "Alright, then." With that, a seed of resentment took root in Mars's mind. He decided not to offer her any further comfort and ended the call abruptly. His sudden dismissal sent Lydia's blood boiling.

Was he not even pretending anymore? He was aware of her distress, yet he made no effort to soothe her. Wasn't this the part where he should be sweet-talking her, promising her even more? He couldn't even be bothered to feign concern? "Mars Wright!" The moment I become Autumn, the first thing I'll do is bring your company to its knees! I'll ensure that the man who dared to play me ends up homeless, like a stray dog! Meanwhile, Autumn received the transfer from Mars. Cunningly, he had added a note to the transaction: Real estate exchange investment.

Autumn nearly burst into laughter upon reading it. Mars was truly digging his own grave. She had been searching for a plausible way to categorize this money as an "investment," and Mars had unwittingly handed it to her on a silver platter. Quickly, she sent him a text confirming receipt of the funds, then immediately reached out to Owen Bennett's assistant, Julian Moore. [What can I do for you, ma'am?] Julian's response was instantaneous, catching Autumn slightly off guard. [Aren't you busy?] Wasn't he supposed to be Owen's assistant? How could he reply so quickly?

The silence on the other end stretched for over a minute before a new message appeared: [Just finished up. Was there something you needed, ma'am?] Autumn sensed something was amiss, but there was no time to ponder it. Instead of typing, she opted for a voice call. In the main conference room, Julian felt the weight of his boss's icy glare and nearly crumbled. Hadn't the CEO ordered him to be on call 24/7 and not to delay anything for Mrs. Lopez? So why did the CEO appear so furious that she was reaching out to him? Had he made a mistake? Julian had no time to contemplate.

Autumn's call was about to disconnect. He flashed an awkward smile at a colleague near the door, muttering that he was stepping out to the restroom, and quickly slipped out the back. After what felt like an eternity, Autumn finally heard Julian pick up. Sensing his breathlessness, she said apologetically, "Sorry, are you busy?" Julian stifled his panting and replied softly, "Not at all.

The Executive Office was unusually quiet, and I didn't want to disturb anyone, so I stepped out to take your call." Though Autumn remained skeptical, Julian's inquiry about her needs brought her back to the matter at hand. "Here's the situation. I have a sum of investment capital, and I need your assistance in investing it. Make it appear as though the investment failed, and then transfer the money to my overseas account." Autumn was determined to leave Mars with nothing. She had fought hard to extract this money from Lydia, and there was no way she would allow Mars a chance to reclaim it.

By the time he discovered the truth, it would be far too late. That was the nature of investing-sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. Even if he suspected she was moving assets, there would be nothing he could do about it. "That's easy. Give me three hours, and that money will be safely in your pocket, ma'am." Conclusion As Lydia wiped away her tears, a profound sense of betrayal settled in her heart. The realization that Mars had manipulated her emotions and finances left her feeling hollow.

She had trusted him, believed in the future they could build together, only to find herself ensnared in a web of deceit. The act of transferring the money felt like a final severance of the bond she thought they shared, and in that moment, she understood the depth of her own vulnerability. The flicker of resentment that ignited within her was not just towards Mars; it was a recognition of her own misplaced trust and the need to reclaim her power. Lydia resolved that she would no longer be a pawn in anyone's game, not even Mars's.

Meanwhile, Mars, oblivious to the storm brewing within Lydia, continued to justify his actions, believing he was acting in the best interest of their future. Yet, as he hung up the phone, a gnawing doubt began to creep into his mind. The emotional toll of juggling two women, each with their own expectations and needs, was beginning to weigh heavily on him. In his pursuit of wealth and success, he had overlooked the very essence of what it meant to connect with another person.

Lydia, grappling with feelings of betrayal and hurt, will confront the reality of her relationship with Mars while wrestling with her own desires for independence and clarity. Will she find the strength to stand up for herself, or will she continue to be ensnared in Mars's web of manipulation? The stakes are high as Lydia's internal conflict may lead her to unearth deeper truths about Mars's intentions and her own worth. Meanwhile, Autumn's cunning plans are set to unfold, and the reader will be drawn into her relentless pursuit of power and revenge.

As she orchestrates her next moves, the tension will mount-will her schemes backfire, or will she successfully outmaneuver Mars? The chapter promises to delve into the complexities of their intertwined lives, revealing the lengths each character will go to secure their future. With secrets lurking and alliances shifting, the forthcoming chapter is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats, eager to see how this intricate game of love, betrayal, and ambition unfolds.

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