I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 156 Elevator Clash

Her eyes flashed with a steely glint, momentarily silencing Lauren with their fierce intensity.

Taking advantage of the pause, Harper spoke with icy detachment. "Aren't you supposed to be thrilled about my divorce proposition? Or is there something you're not telling us? Maybe you're not as eager to marry him as you claim? If that's the case, I could reconsider, but don't come crying to me later."

"You wouldn't dare!" Lauren's eyes widened, a hint of excitement creeping in.

Harper smirked. "Don't test me, or you might not like what happens next. You've seen it yourself. He's the one clinging to this marriage now. So, do you really think you stand a chance against me?" Lauren's face stiffened, but she tried to maintain composure. "What's there to be proud of? Benjamin's refusal to divorce is just a ploy to have a child with you. You think you're..."

"Ah!"

Lauren's shriek cut through the silence of the elevator lobby.

could finish, Harper seized her collar, slamming her against the wall,

stunned into silence, too terrified to utter another word, barely daring to

gaze, her

here. Do you want to leave now?" Harper didn't

collar, putting some distance between them, then turned

to the spot for a long moment, trying to regain her composure. Harper's behavior had seriously rattled her. For a moment, she thought Harper might even strangle her. Lauren

to Curtis and whispered, "You

beat, his voice soft. "Ms. Davis, Mr. Martin's matters are

not doesn't matter. But you should know who's gonna have Benjamin's back after the split. Today's showdown, make sure Benjamin hears about it from you. I can't just swallow this injustice. And if you help me out, I won't forget

his

the silence. She shot Curtis a