I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 69 What Is Your Motive?

Nathan's eyes lit up at the news. "So you're not going to keep up the cold act with me anymore? Alright, since you're willing to cooperate, I'll save myself the trouble. But you better hurry, I've taken some pills, and I can't wait."

It was only then that Harper understood; he had taken pills.

"I'm willing to cooperate with you, but don't hurt me."

Her expression turned faint, her tone carrying a hint of negotiation.

Nathan agreed, then released Harper. As he turned to get some water, Harper rushed to the door, but Nathan caught her just as her hand reached the doorknob.

"Bitch! Lie to me?!"

Nathan wanted to slap her, but his hand was intercepted mid-air by Harper.

Harper grabbed his fingers and suddenly exerted force, almost breaking them at a 90-degree angle.

Nathan cried out in pain.

"Bitch..."

"Here's your chance to speak properly," Harper warned coldly. Then, before he could react, she slowly approached him, lowering her voice, "Nathan, answer me. Did Lauren tell you to deal with me?" Nathan, sweating from the pain, dared not to speak out of anger but only nodded. "Yes, it was her, Ms. Mitchell. Please, let go of me..."

Harper's expression changed, her eyes deep with coldness. Nathan felt her beauty but also shivered at her presence, feeling as if he had been kicked in the groin...

The pain made his mind go blank, but before he could cry out, Harper pulled out something resembling a needle from her pocket and stabbed it into his backside. In just a second, Nathan collapsed to the ground.

Though he hadn't lost consciousness, Harper stood over him. "Now, I will play with you properly."

*****

Pineview Villa.

Meanwhile, Benjamin had just returned. As soon as he stepped into the room, Lauren hurried over. "Benjamin, something's wrong."

What is

sure if I should tell you," she said, lips pressed together, speaking softly, "This

of

brows furrowed slightly at the mention of Harper. "What's wrong with

angry when you hear this. After all, we're not sure if it's true or not. Some people have been saying that Harper has been getting very close

His face turned extremely grim,

said coldly,

what I know. Do

went upstairs. Standing by the window, he lit a cigarette, took a deep

and dialed Harper's number, but there was no

he called Curtis. "Where's

out right

as ice,

people who had been following Harper. After getting the information, he reported back, "Mrs. Martin arrived at a budget hotel around six o'clock this afternoon and hasn't

more he felt like he

the phone, gripping it tightly

for a few seconds, then sent

car engine outside could be heard. From his position, he had a clear view of the woman getting out of the car

the dining room. "Harper, we've been waiting

"Okay, where's Benjamin?"

go

busy.

said as she prepared to go upstairs, but Lauren came out from the living room, neither warm nor cold. "Harper, why are you back so

pretty, with a captivating voice, but a dark

"Benjamin knows what you've been doing outside. It's embarrassing. I didn't expect you to be

look at her. "What have I been doing

from upstairs, and she quickly added, "Benjamin, please don't be angry. Harper probably just went to

eyes met for a moment, and he casually looked away, his expression indifferent, as he

he simply said and headed straight for the dining

at Harper before promptly catching up with

remained silent throughout, and Harper didn't speak either. Lauren, feeling a bit dissatisfied with the current atmosphere, pretended

at