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.

seized her collar, slamming her against the wall, her eyes flashing with cold determination. "Say

terrified to utter

gaze, her anger and annoyance

hurried over, his 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.

she released Lauren's collar, putting some distance between them, then turned to Curtis before stepping into the

into the same elevator. She stood rooted 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

to Curtis and whispered, "You know about their divorce plans,

beat, his voice soft. "Ms. Davis, Mr. Martin's matters are off-limits for me. So,

you should know who's gonna have Benjamin's back after the split. Today's showdown, make sure Benjamin hears

reply, simply casting his

hung heavy for a moment, and then Lauren's phone buzzed, breaking the silence. She shot Curtis a significant look. "Curtis, you know which one's