I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 80 Rumored Romance Exposed

Benjamin's face was stern as he said indifferently, "You've had too much to drink."

"I'm not drunk. Don't you love me anymore? How can you be so heartless and ignore me?"

Lauren's words broke into sobs as she looked up at Benjamin's jawline and tiptoed to kiss him.

"Lauren, get in the car. I'll take you home."

Just as she leaned in, Benjamin subtly pushed her away and turned to open the car door, his expression excellent as he motioned for her to get in.

Lauren, noticing his cold detachment, hesitated, especially with Tony and others watching from behind, and reluctantly got into the car.

Unbeknownst to them, a black van was parked by the roadside. Someone inside aimed a camera, capturing the interaction between the two at the perfect angle.

Rue saw Lauren get into the car and quickly said goodbye to Tony. "Mr. Smith, Mr. Martin has come to pick up our Lauren, we'll be leaving now."

Tony's face turned pale as he glared at his assistant. "Didn't you tell me Benjamin had a falling out with her? Why is he here to pick her up now? Are you trying to make Benjamin see me as an enemy and ruin the company?"

He didn't dare to compete with Benjamin.

Rue didn't ride with them; instead, she followed in her car.

Throughout the journey, Lauren was too scared to speak. She sobered up quite a bit, not having drunk much in the first place.

When they arrived back at Maple Apartments, the car came to a smooth stop.

Only then did Lauren turn to Benjamin, whispering, "Benjamin, thanks for bringing me home."

"It's no big deal. Try not to drink so much next time. It's better for a lady to avoid these kinds of damaging social engagements, okay?"

"I understand. I won't do it again."

her gaze to look at him

his cheekbones casting a cool shadow, which gave Lauren the courage to say softly, "Benjamin,

finally turning to

up and get some rest, okay?" Benjamin said

When I woke up, didn't you say you would marry me? Why aren't you mentioning it anymore? Is it because you've fallen for Harper, so you want to distance yourself from

voice was charged with emotion, her

gaze remained detached, his voice unfluctuating, "Lauren, it has nothing to do with Harper. I'm just really disappointed in

about Harper, Lauren quickly pleaded, "Benjamin, I really know I was wrong. I promise there won't be

to

of what happened a year ago? I know you don't want to marry me, but I need you to tell me directly,

eyes slightly, he asked coolly, "Lauren, are

Lauren was momentarily stunned.

I'm not, you've misunderstood,

need to explain, but you should know I'm not afraid of threats." Benjamin cut her off calmly. "As for what I promised you, it won't change. Just don't do anything else that upsets me, okay?" Lauren jerked, then quickly nodded. "I understand, Benjamin. I won't

expression finally softened a bit, and he said,

refuse. Benjamin's moods were too unpredictable, and

apartment, she called Rue. Before she could speak, the voice on the other end asked,

stuff we shot tonight on top of

reply, her tone emotionless as

cleared things up, it would still leave people guessing, and she was ready to deal with

the following day, the rumored romance between Benjamin and Lauren hit the top of the trending search

the hook first thing

Curtis on the other end, explaining the situation before asking, "Mr. Martin, should we pull

pay you a salary?" Benjamin replied, his tone cold

after he hung

nothing," he replied

pry further and continued eating. Then, she prepared to head to the office and fully recovered from

was leaving, Benjamin suddenly suggested, "Why don't you stay home and rest

want to. It's boring at home, and the project can't be delayed any longer. I can't let it affect the overall progress,"