I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 59 Ms. Mitchell's Boyfriend

Lauren glanced at Benjamin and nodded slightly. "Well, yes, I was meant to have dinner with Benjamin, but you already have an appointment, so I..."

"How about Ms. Davis come with us? The more, the merrier," suggested the people from Summit Realty. He noticed that Lauren and Benjamin were more than acquaintances. So he invited Lauren to please Benjamin.

Benjamin remained impassive, while Lauren looked to him for approval. "Isn't this convenient? Benjamin, I don't want to disturb you."

"No, Ms. Davis. We hope you can join us," someone immediately responded,

After a brief pause, Benjamin calmly gave his consent. "Go if you want to."

"Okay, then I'll go with you," Lauren beamed as she approached Benjamin, then greeted Harper with forced cheerfulness, "Harper, you are here too."

Harper didn't want to respond to Lauren. But she eventually said "Yeah," under the eyes of everyone.

Since Harper knew Lauren, it became evident to everyone that her favored treatment by Benjamin likely stemmed from her connection to Lauren.

As they prepared to depart, Benjamin reminded them, "Get in the car."

Harper, closest to the car, moved to open the backseat door, only for Lauren to swiftly take her place with a cheerful. "Harper, thank you."

With a hidden smirk aimed at Harper, Lauren revealed her true intentions, but Harper remained stoic, showing no reaction.

Lauren waved to Benjamin, urging him to join them.

Harper's cold gaze met Benjamin's, but he remained impassive, finally settling into the backseat.

Harper chose the passenger seat instead.

Deliberately, Lauren questioned, "Harper, how about you come and take the backseat? We can't talk if you sit over there."

Harper smirked sarcastically, "Ms. Davis, ever heard that three's a crowd? Besides, I hardly know you. I doubt that we have much to talk about." "Harper, are you upset? If my presence bothers you, I can switch with you. I thought you wouldn't mind," Lauren gently interjected. "Don't bother, Ms. Davis. If you really care that I will be upset, why on earth do you pick the backseat in the first place??" Harper retorted coolly. Lauren tried to annoy her and she made it.

desire to

and asked, "Benjamin, did

quiet. I have a headache and

deep and gloomy voice interrupted Lauren's

hearing him mention a headache, Lauren

need a break,

I

caring friend. But Harper felt concerned

made quite the striking couple, exuding charm and elegance from every

everyone's needs with gentle consideration, effortlessly convincing them of her

Unlike Lauren, she remained reserved and

group exited the restaurant, intending to avoid

about to speak, her phone rang, drawing

any emotion, she answered, "Hello,

done? I'm nearby. I can pick

replied and then told

there in a few

wait," Harper confirmed before ending the

with a smile, "Is that Ms. Mitchell's boyfriend? A beautiful woman like you must have

didn't enjoy his compliment

smiled without

confirmed nor denied, people around accepted that

in, "Ms. Mitchell's partner

remained silent, so the crowd didn't follow

spoke in a low voice.

by Benjamin's unpleasant attitude, the Summit Realty representative hesitated, unable to respond. Others exchanged uncertain

met Benjamin's gaze but she didn't

to defuse the tension, Lauren interjected, "Benjamin, could you give me a ride later to the

to stare at Harper. "Ms. Mitchell,

Martin, this is a personal matter unrelated to work. I'm not obligated to respond, am I?" Harper's tone