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,

light. Her voice carried a hint of concern as

did not come

initially 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?

been here all

"Charlie and I inspected the construction site, then shared dinner. It's only seven, not

he spoke, "Then, Harper, when is

furrowed her

said, "Benjamin, Frank is my business partner. What's wrong with us having dinner with Charlie together? What he said only to deflect

Why?" he inquired with

dating while implying you and I

preferred not to delve into the day's events or mention Lauren. But Benjamin gave her no

Lauren and I did nothing to foster

can take the hint of your closeness, so does everyone

deflecting,"

paused, then retorted, "It's

distance yourself from Frank. Stop contact with him. Regardless of his investment in your company, I'll compensate him

wife, 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

at his

consider

What about him?

at him, her words cutting through the tension. "If I were 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 feelings? Do you uphold the

the mention of

each refusing to

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

to Benjamin and Lauren, she deemed her association

a

during her toughest times had sustained her. How could she possibly contemplate severing

a silent standoff between them, noted by Lauren, who,