I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 60 Argument

He remained silent until he settled into the car.

Initially, the vehicle dropped Lauren off at the recording studio. As she exited, she ventured softly, "Benjamin, are you upset? I understand Harper's actions might not sit well with you, but please, try not to be angry. Have a proper conversation with her. I'm afraid you might hurt her feelings."

Benjamin's look remained frigid. His response was as icy as his expression. "Lauren, don't concern yourself with this matter. Focus on your own affairs, alright?"

"Alright, I understand," Lauren acquiesced, unable to risk further displeasing him.

As she watched his car depart, a glint of cold determination flickered in her eyes, silently declaring, "Harper, Benjamin will be mine."

Throughout the afternoon, Benjamin's disposition remained grim. Executives and vice presidents under his command faced scathing criticism, prompting self-doubt and introspection. The man's chilling voice echoed throughout the office.

The vice president emerged from Benjamin's office almost crying. He turned to Curtis and inquired, "Mr. Yost, what's wrong with Mr. Martin?"

"Mr. Martin is fine. It's best not to speculate on his sentiments. Focus on your responsibilities, and you won't incur his censure," Curtis advised, his tone tinged with apprehension. People looked at each other and paid more attention to their work.

After dismissing them, Curtis released a silent sigh. Concealing his unease, he responded to Benjamin's summon promptly, hurrying to the office.

Then, the internal line rang.

The man's indifferent voice came. "Curtis, are you waiting for me to go out and arrange work for you?"

Curtis put down the phone and immediately walked to the office restlessly.

This atmosphere lasted till the day off.

Upon returning to Pineview Villa, Benjamin found Harper hadn't returned yet, while Lauren had dinner plans with her sponsor.

The vast villa echoed with silence, an unsettling stillness that pervaded the air, leaving Benjamin disconcerted.

His handsome visage remained cold and impassive, reflecting his inner anger.

hour later,

dim light. Her voice carried a hint of concern as she

come out to greet

headed straight upstairs. But she halted when she reached the entrance. A deep voice came from the living room and inquired, "Harper, what time is it?

he been here all along?"

calmly, "Charlie and I inspected the construction site, then shared dinner. It's

regarded her expressionlessly, his cold gaze narrowing. With a slight lift of his lips, he spoke, "Then, Harper, when is too late? Do you plan to take Frank to dinner and have everyone think you're a

her brow,

us having dinner with Charlie

he

and confusion burst into laughter. "You let Lauren give everyone the impression you were dating while implying you and I have

preferred not to delve into the day's events

slightly. "Harper, only you think of us in that way. Lauren and I did nothing to

I can take the hint of your closeness, so does

you're deflecting," he accused, his

then

him. Regardless of his investment in your company, I'll compensate him to ensure he leaves. It's best

you can't dictate my social circle. I never asked you to distance yourself from anyone, nor did I force you to sever ties with anyone. Frank and I are simply friends." "Whether you see him as a friend

at his assertion of

he consider

What about him?

to ask you to distance yourself from Lauren, could you? You told me you want a divorce so you can marry her. You brought her into our house. Benjamin. Have you ever considered my

unsettled by the mention of Lauren. His handsome visage remained shrouded in

disagreement lingered, each refusing to

of her stance. Despite Frank's unspoken feelings for her, she'd made her position clear,

comparison to Benjamin and Lauren, she deemed

a partner but

support during her toughest times had sustained her.

a silent standoff between them, noted by Lauren, who, though unaware of