I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 79 The One Not Loved

Julie's question made Harper's expression gradually turn somber.

Actually, besides the last time she looked in the mirror, Benjamin had touched her belly before, thinking she had just gained some weight. He couldn't help but remark, "It feels comforting to touch the softness." Therefore, his hand never left her belly throughout the night, even though their relationship had cooled down over the past few days. Upon waking, he would find his hand resting on her waist.

If Benjamin had paid just a little more attention, he would have noticed some changes in her, but his heart was never indeed with her, so he remained oblivious.

Harper responded indifferently, "Maybe we would have parted ways before it became impossible to hide? So why bother causing unnecessary trouble?"

"The one not loved, what they do probably annoys people anyway," Harper thought lightly.

At the same time, in another building owned by Mayby, Lauren was also dragged to the company early in the morning by Rue. She had been having quite a bit of trouble these past few days. The industry was a place of significant influence and scrutiny, and others could look down upon any slip-up, so it was essential to plan.

Rue relayed an invitation from a sponsor to Lauren. "Let's go have dinner tonight. Securing this sponsor will help you recover from the injustices you're currently facing with your new song's release."

"I don't want to, Tony is so gross and unappealing, I'd lose my appetite eating with him, Lauren replied without a second thought."

She knew that her recent embarrassment at the birthday party had made her the butt of jokes, but she still didn't want to compromise herself.

But Rue insisted, "Lauren, we really need this sponsorship. With it, we won't be the laughing stock anymore. It's just a dinner, and I'll be with you the whole time, okay?"

Lauren was still reluctant and even a bit annoyed, "I'm supposed to be the girl next door. What if I'm seen eating with someone disgusting like that?"

Rue's expression darkened. Lauren was her golden goose, her cash cow, so she had to endure.

The atmosphere grew tense.

softly, "Lauren, you've been ridiculed by people in the circle these past few days,

Lauren was taken aback.

hadn't been out of touch with Benjamin recently, but his responses were lukewarm at best. She couldn't tell if it was because of Paul's birthday party or something Harper did, but despite

lips and asked, "What should I

instantly, and she smirked, "What's the fun in just watching him get jealous? I

to stop her but ultimately said nothing and let her go ahead with her

arrived on time at the

he spoke, "Ms. Davis, you remain as stunning as ever. I

words "come to an agreement," the implication clear

her smile,

made in heaven if Ms. Davis could collaborate with Mr. Smith. He's easy to please and happy to sponsor as much as needed if he's in

smile, while Rue quickly replied, "Thank you for

Lauren's modest fame, she had to bow down in the face

Lauren's reluctance, Rue kept

that Rue should

hello, this is Lauren's manager, Rue. Sorry for calling so late." "What's the matter?" Benjamin

His voice was indifferent.

said, "Mr. Martin, Lauren is drunk. Could you come and pick her up? She's on upswing period, and I'm worried

protect her image and

ready

and take Lauren away.

heard Benjamin ask,

address, adding, "Mr. Martin, we'll be

bedroom window, clutching his phone, his handsome and noble face marked by a trace

bathroom door opened, and