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.

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

into silence, too terrified to utter

held her gaze, her anger and

you want to leave now?"

collar, putting some distance between them, then turned to

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

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

Davis, Mr. Martin's

the split. Today's showdown, make sure Benjamin hears about it from you. I can't just swallow this injustice. And if you help

his eyes downward, avoiding Lauren's

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