THE DAY I QUIT HIM NOVEL

Chasing Light, Finding Peace" - by Rohan Verma 82 Summary In "Chasing Light, Finding Peace," Mars Wright enters a tense confrontation with Autumn Lopez, who is determined to retain control of the Lopez Group. Autumn, recently divorced and preparing for a new chapter in her life, is caught off guard by Mars's sudden demand for the company. She feels a mix of anger and disbelief as she confronts Mars, who tries to manipulate her emotions by referencing their unborn child. Autumn's resolve is tested as she navigates her feelings of betrayal and the weight of family expectations.

As the conversation escalates, Autumn reflects on her sacrifices for the Lopez Group, revealing her deep-seated frustrations with her family's lack of support. Mars, initially confident, begins to falter as Autumn asserts her position as the legitimate majority shareholder. The tension between them highlights the complexities of their past relationship, with Autumn recalling how she had to shoulder the burden of the company while feeling betrayed by her family, particularly by her father and sister.

Despite their heated exchange, Autumn remains steadfast in her determination to secure her rightful place in the company. She refuses to let Mars's attempts to undermine her resolve succeed, insisting on fair compensation for her shares. The confrontation reveals deeper emotional wounds, as both characters grapple with their personal histories and the impact of their decisions on their futures. The chapter concludes with Autumn's frustration boiling over as she learns that Mars has influenced the selection of candidates for her replacement.

This revelation ignites her anger, prompting her to take action by posting photos of the unsuitable candidates online, signaling her refusal to be undermined any further. The story encapsulates themes of power, betrayal, and the fight for autonomy in both personal and professional realms, leaving Autumn poised to reclaim her narrative amidst the chaos. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below **Chasing Light, Finding Peace** - by Rohan Verma Mars Wright had been radiating with an unshakeable confidence, his spirits high and his ambitions soaring.

Yet, the very next day, he collided headfirst with a formidable obstacle named Autumn Lopez. "I'm not handing over the Lopez Group," she declared, her voice firm and unwavering. Autumn had arrived at the office that day with a singular purpose: to interview candidates for the chief secretary position she was about to vacate. With her mandatory cooling-off period following her divorce rapidly approaching its end, it was imperative for her to pass on her responsibilities to a capable successor.

What she hadn't anticipated was Mars's sudden appearance, storming into her office and demanding the return of the Lopez Group as if it were a trivial object to be handed over. She felt a surge of anger bubbling within her, so intense that it almost made her laugh. "After all these years I've spent single-handedly holding this company together, you choose today-the very day I finalize a deal with Mistveil Group-to come and ask for it back? Do you really think I'm that naïve?" "Besides," she continued, her tone sharp, "I am the legitimate majority shareholder. I've always had managing control.

What grounds do you have to demand that I 'give it back'?" As he observed her unwavering stance, Mars softened his approach, attempting to appeal to her emotions. "I'm just thinking about you and the baby. Look at you-you're getting bigger every day. It's already exhausting juggling work and home. If you're also managing the Lopez Group, even if you can handle it physically, have you considered how it might affect the baby?" Mars was clearly trying to manipulate her feelings by invoking the child she carried. "This is the baby we've longed for, for so many years.

Are you truly willing to risk something happening to him?" His voice took on a pleading tone, as if he were trying to reach into the depths of her heart. "Have you forgotten how eagerly we anticipated this baby's arrival?" Autumn nearly scoffed at his words. See? It's not as if Mars doesn't know how desperately I want this child. But this callous, two-faced bastard... he is fully aware of my longing for this new life, and yet he still had the audacity to betray me by tampering with my IVF embryos behind my back! "Autumn?" he ventured, sensing the shift in her demeanor.

Though she fought to maintain her composure, a flicker of her true feelings broke through the facade she had constructed. Mars's heart skipped a beat, a wave of dread washing over him as he sensed the turmoil beneath her calm exterior. "Of course I haven't forgotten," she replied, her voice steady but her mind racing. She couldn't afford to let Mars catch on to her vulnerabilities at this crucial moment. With the date to finalize the divorce drawing ever closer, she needed to tread carefully.

"But it's precisely because I love this child that I'm working tirelessly to build something for him," she asserted, her determination rising. "You remember how close the Lopez Group was to bankruptcy, step by step, don't you?" she pressed, hoping to drive her point home. "Are you genuinely convinced that handing it over would be in the best interest of the company?" Mars shifted uncomfortably, his confidence wavering. Oliver Lopez was undeniably incompetent, and they both knew it. But it was better in anyone's hands than Autumn's, he thought, though he hesitated to voice that opinion.

"Dad's grown quite a bit over the years. Besides, there were numerous reasons the Lopez Group ended up in that state. You can't just lay all the blame at his feet," he argued, attempting to defend his father. "And consider this: at his age, most people haven't even retired yet. How can he find happiness with nothing to occupy his time?" "You don't want a repeat of that family dinner from yesterday, do you? The old folks get lonely. If he's bored at home, he'll just concoct all sorts of ridiculous schemes to torment us," he continued, trying to convince her. "Let him join the Lopez Group.

Once he's busy, he'll stop meddling in our lives." As he spoke, Mars edged closer, attempting to employ his usual puppy-dog charm to soften her resolve. But Autumn merely picked up her thermos, taking a sip of water, effectively dodging his attempt at intimacy. Mars stood there, an awkward silence stretching between them as his tone hardened. "Anyway, this is the only solution I can see to balance things between you and your family." "If you can't handle this, it could drag me down too. Autumn, I'm already worn out every day.

I genuinely can't deal with your family drama any longer." Autumn lowered her gaze, hiding the mockery that danced in her eyes. Exhausted, huh? Exhausted from chasing Lydia? For a guy who can't even rise to the occasion, he sure seems enthusiastic about it. Lydia's acting skills must be top-notch; she's really played him like a fiddle. "I'm the one who resurrected the Lopez Group from nothing. You want me to just walk away? Fine. But at market price." Autumn caressed her belly, a gesture that felt protective. "That's my bottom line. Business is business, even when family is involved.

I was forced to take the reins of this company, and I paid every cent I owed." "There's no way I'm just handing it over for free now." Mars frowned, his brows knitting together in frustration. "But you're all family, and Dad, he-" Autumn's gaze was piercing, unwavering. "He took the money I paid for those shares and spent years living it up while I slaved away at two companies. Am I not entitled to a little compensation?" "Now you're just being spiteful. When did the Lopez Group or Cloudbreak Corporation ever treat you like a slave?" he shot back, his voice rising slightly.

"Your problem is that you think you're so important. If you ask me-" But Mars didn't finish his thought. As he met Autumn's eyes, which seemed to see through every facade he had built, he instinctively fell silent, not daring to speak another word. "Fine. I'll go talk to Dad and try to get him on board," he finally relented, his voice tinged with defeat. With that, he hurried away, his retreating figure betraying a hint of panic; clearly, he was grappling with a guilty conscience. Autumn snorted internally. It's true what they say: bad company corrupts good character.

Mars once possessed a sense of integrity, but after spending so much time with the Lopez family, he had become just as much of a scoundrel, cut from the same cloth. Back when Oliver realized the Lopez Group was teetering on the brink of collapse, he had handed over his shares to Autumn. Initially, she had been an emotional wreck of gratitude, believing her father actually cared about her well-being. Only later did she come to understand that he had railroaded her. Because of those shares, she was compelled to constantly inject her own resources into keeping the family afloat.

In truth, the money she had poured in had long exceeded the actual value of the stock. Oliver had even leveraged it to guilt-trip her into taking care of her sister. For all those years, it was Autumn-only Autumn-who bore the weight of the entire Lopez family on her shoulders. She had invested her heart and soul into it, yet her family continued to conspire against her whenever it suited their needs. And Lydia had shamelessly seduced her own sister's husband, entangling herself with Mars. The thought of all that betrayal made Autumn feel nauseous.

She stood up and distanced herself from the space still thick with Mars's lingering presence. It took a solid ten minutes before she felt she could breathe freely again. "Secretary Autumn." A voice broke through her thoughts as someone from HR approached to inform her that the candidates for her position had arrived. Autumn nodded, following them to the HR department with a sense of purpose. "Hello, Secretary Autumn," the candidates greeted her, all of them strikingly beautiful women. Several of them were dressed so provocatively that it was clear they weren't there for a serious job.

Autumn frowned, her confusion evident. "Who selected these candidates?" If the chief secretary of the company looked like this, no one would be able to discern whether Cloudbreak was a legitimate business or a nightclub. "Mr. Wright... made a few suggestions," came the reply. Autumn laughed, a furious sound that masked her growing anger. So, cheating with Lydia isn't enough for him? Now he wants to play the part of those other CEOs and keep a mistress at the office? Did he get a thrill out of his escapades with Lydia at work, and now he craved more?

Irritated, Autumn delegated the matter to HR, her mind racing. Then, she snapped a few photos of the candidates and posted them on Facebook. You like thrills? Let's give Mars and Lydia a little thrill of their own. Knowing Lydia, she would absolutely lose her mind when she discovered Mars wanted a secretary like this right under his nose. Conclusion In the aftermath of her confrontation with Mars, Autumn stood at a crossroads, her emotions a tumultuous sea of anger, betrayal, and fierce determination.

She had spent years laboring under the weight of her family's expectations, feeling the sting of their betrayals while desperately trying to carve out a future for the child she longed to welcome. The encounter with Mars had stripped away the pretense of their past, revealing the raw, unfiltered truth of their relationship. No longer was she the naive woman who yearned for his approval; she had transformed into a force to be reckoned with, ready to reclaim her power. As she walked away from the remnants of their exchange, a sense of clarity washed over her.

Autumn was not just fighting for the Lopez Group; she was fighting for her own identity, her own peace amid the chaos that had surrounded her for far too long. With each step she took, Autumn felt the weight of her choices solidifying into a newfound strength. The laughter that had escaped her lips, albeit tinged with fury, was a testament to her resolve. She was ready to dismantle the facade that had kept her family's secrets buried and to expose the truth that had long been hidden in the shadows.

As she prepares to navigate the upcoming challenges, the chapter promises to explore the depths of betrayal, ambition, and the fierce love for her unborn child. Moreover, Autumn's decision to post the provocative images of the secretary candidates on social media hints at a brewing storm. How will Mars react to her bold move? The tension is palpable as Autumn seeks to regain control, not only of her life but also of the narrative surrounding her and Mars. The fallout from her actions could ignite a fierce confrontation between them, revealing hidden truths and testing their boundaries.

With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.