I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 61 A close relationship

Lauren's lips tightened as she glanced lightly at Benjamin. Speaking in a hushed tone, she remarked, "Today's conference is for my comeback. Let's keep the focus on my upcoming projects. As for my personal life, I prefer not to divulge too much. If there's any good news to share, I'll gladly do so with my fans."

Though Lauren's words seemed to discourage further inquiry, they only fueled speculation.

Meanwhile, in the company office, Harper watched the live broadcast. The image showed Benjamin, resplendent in a suit and leather shoes, standing beside Lauren, who was adorned in a flowing gown and exquisite makeup. Their proximity inevitably sparked questions about their relationship.

Harper sighed and closed the laptop, unwilling to delve deeper.

At that moment, the office door creaked open, and Frank entered, locking eyes with Harper.

He said, "Harper, what's Benjamin playing at? Attending Lauren's event in front of the media - it's like he's announcing their closeness."

Harper shrugged, wearing a nonchalant smile. "It's his prerogative."

"Harper, he's treating you unfairly. Why do you stay in this marriage?"

Harper met Frank's gaze calmly. "I understand your concern, but there are intricacies only the involved parties comprehend. Marriage isn't just about two individuals."

She wanted a divorce, but Benjamin's influence - both familial and personal - complicated matters. She couldn't simply walk away, not with the Martin family's hold over her. She couldn't just ignore everything to cut off her relationship with Benjamin.

She couldn't do it.

Frank wanted to say more, but Harper cut him off gently. "I'm fine, Frank. Don't pity me. Each experience shapes us. Life isn't perfect."

Harper's smile left Frank speechless, his expression betraying a hint of sorrow. "Harper, I wish you'd stay away from him. I fear for your well-being..." Backstage at Lauren's meeting, Benjamin strode out with a stern visage.

Lauren hurried after him. "Benjamin, please listen to me..."

abruptly, fixing his

spoke calmly, "Lauren, today was a one-time occurrence. I may tolerate your tantrums, but

and walked

eyes as

minutes ago at the conference, a reporter's inquiry echoed, "Mr. Martin, can you shed light on your relationship with Ms.

for years. Today is Lauren's day. I hope you focus on her achievements

descended from the stage, leaving

Harper. If Harper hadn't lingered in Benjamin's life, she didn't need to misguide reporters to think they

all Harper's fault. She impeded Lauren's marriage

vengeful resolve, Lauren vowed to give

up and asked, "Lauren, isn't

work to do first, let's continue," Harper replied with

her fans with familiar tunes. Her voice remained as captivating as ever, quickly overshadowing the earlier

of the incident also flooded the internet, swiftly soaring to the top of trending

Manor, Paul nearly lost his temper

his hand on the table, he growled, "What is Benjamin' doing? He really

explained that Benjamin

"Okay, I get it."

assuage his father's frustration, Scott urged, "Dad, let's not jump to conclusions. We'll

speaks for itself! He listens to nobody right now!" Paul fumed, his anger directed squarely

was furious and had already scolded Benjamin

he reached out to Harper, hoping for

hour later, Benjamin concluded his meeting, and Curtis promptly briefed him on the online uproar and

darkened. "Did I hire you to

bore an icy

I apologize for the oversight.