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.

her collar, slamming her against the wall, her eyes flashing

too terrified to utter another word, barely daring

held her gaze, her anger and annoyance

eyes widening at the scene. He glanced at the open elevator door and whispered, "Mrs. Martin, the elevator's here. Do you want to leave now?" Harper didn't divert her gaze from Lauren, her tone frigid. "Lauren, don't push me. Or

she released Lauren's collar, putting some distance between them, then turned

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 bit her lip, feeling more aggrieved. She looked at Curtis and asked, "Is Benjamin still tied up?" "He's still

nodded, then leaned in to Curtis and whispered, "You know about their divorce plans,

"Ms. Davis, Mr. Martin's matters are off-limits for me. So, sorry, I can't answer

showdown, make sure Benjamin hears about it from you. I can't just swallow

casting his

heavy for a moment, and then Lauren's phone buzzed, breaking the silence. She