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

asked, "Benjamin, did I do something

quiet. I have a headache and need to rest," Benjamin's deep, somber voice

deep and gloomy voice

mention a headache, Lauren

I simply need a break,

I won't disturb you,"

playing a caring friend. But Harper felt concerned about Benjamin as

Lauren followed Benjamin inside. They made quite the striking couple, exuding charm and elegance from every

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

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

Harper deliberately slowed her pace as the group exited the restaurant, intending to avoid sharing a car with Benjamin

was about to speak, her phone rang, drawing everyone's

emotion, she

nearby. I can pick you

and then told him the restaurant's

there in a few

Harper confirmed before

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

didn't enjoy his compliment on Harper's

simply smiled without

confirmed nor denied, people around accepted

Mitchell's partner is very handsome. I presume he's her boyfriend,

silent, so the crowd

as he spoke in a low

off guard by Benjamin's unpleasant attitude, the Summit Realty representative

met Benjamin's gaze but

tension, Lauren interjected, "Benjamin, could you give me a

stare at Harper. "Ms. Mitchell, are you not going

Martin, this is a personal matter unrelated to work. I'm not obligated to respond, am