I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 165 Evaded His Question

Frank flashed a smile. "Curious, huh? Hoping I'll soon date someone?"

"Of course not." Harper quickly clarified, worried he might get the wrong idea. "I'm just looking out for you. If it's awkward, we can drop it."

Deciding not to push further, she acknowledged everyone had a private side they preferred to keep to themselves, and she might have overstepped.

After a brief pause, Frank continued to fix his gaze on her. "Harper, it's not that I don't want to tell you. You might have seen her before, but you don't know her. There's nothing between us. So, I don't see the point in bringing it up."

"Okay, got it."

Harper nodded, sharing a smile with him.

me all morning, asking when the project will kick

glanced at him calmly, her tone even. "If Summit Realty contacts you again, just tell them we need more time, and there won't be a quick fix. I'm doing my best,

address Frank's final

"Harper, Benjamin has put the project on hold and turned a blind eye to the rumors about your

Harper replied, "Frank, it's not

worried I'm putting you in a tough spot. If it's about me, just tell me straight, okay? Harper, we're more than just friends, we're like the ultimate team. We face stuff together, right? I don't want you to feel squeezed because of me. So, is there really no connection to

not. Don't

question about

He didn't want to get her all worked up. Instead, he just looked at her, his gaze getting a

a number on his phone. A voice answered promptly on the other end. He kept it cool as he said, "Hold off on

on the other end replied softly, "Got it. But... when all's said and done, will you really

respond and just hung