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.

had no desire to engage

she felt sorry and asked,

have a headache and need to rest,"

deep and gloomy voice interrupted Lauren's

a headache, Lauren quickly inquired, "Benjamin,

I simply need

take your rest, I won't disturb you," Lauren

caring friend. But Harper felt concerned about Benjamin as

the restaurant, Lauren followed Benjamin inside. They made

role of gracious hostess, attending to everyone's needs with gentle consideration, effortlessly convincing them of her relationship with

the meal. Unlike Lauren, she remained reserved and distant, preferring not to engage with unfamiliar

as the group exited the restaurant, intending to

as she was about to speak, her phone rang, drawing

emotion, she

you done? I'm nearby. I can pick

Harper replied and then told him the restaurant's

confirmed, "I'll be there in a few

confirmed before ending the

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

didn't enjoy his compliment on

simply smiled

around accepted that

Summit Realty representative chimed in, "Ms. Mitchell's partner is very handsome.

remained silent, so the crowd didn't

as he spoke in a low voice. "Ms. Mitchell has a

the Summit Realty representative hesitated, unable

but

tension, Lauren interjected, "Benjamin, could you give

request, he continued to stare at Harper. "Ms.

Martin, this is a personal matter unrelated to work. I'm not obligated to respond, am I?" Harper's tone remained devoid of emotion as she addressed his