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..."

halted abruptly, fixing his gaze

a one-time occurrence. I may tolerate your tantrums, but I won't tolerate

and walked away, impervious to

eyes as

at the conference, a reporter's inquiry echoed, "Mr. Martin, can you shed light

cool and measured. "We've been friends for years. Today is Lauren's day. I hope you focus

from the stage, leaving Lauren seething with

If Harper hadn't lingered in Benjamin's

Harper's fault. She impeded Lauren's

Lauren vowed to give Harper

also caught up and asked, "Lauren, isn't Mr. Martin

do first, let's continue,"

tunes. Her voice remained

the

lost his temper upon seeing the viral

growled, "What is Benjamin' doing? He really

rage, he instructed Scott to contact Benjamin immediately. However, Curtis intercepted the call and explained that Benjamin was currently

"Okay, I get it."

"Dad, let's not jump

address? The evidence speaks for itself! He listens to nobody right now!"

furious and had already scolded Benjamin all over

reached out to Harper, hoping for some

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

at his phone, Benjamin's expression darkened. "Did I hire you to do nothing?

icy intensity, laced with

for the oversight. I'll initiate the necessary