I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)

Chapter 400 A Stranger

"I said no means no, Harper. She may owe you a favor, but she owes me nothing. It's your business if you want to take responsibility, but it has nothing to do with me. If you have nothing else, you can leave now."

Jennifer got up to go upstairs, her actions fueling a surge of anger within Harper.

Harper rose to face Jennifer, her voice cold and threatening. "If you don't visit Eleanor at the hospital, I'll make sure the Mitchell Group's current deal falls through.

"If you think I'm bluffing, ask Kimberly. The Mitchell Group is partnering with me now, and without my approval, they won't find a suitable partner, and the project will collapse. That will only make the Mitchell Group's path forward even more challenging." Harper's words brought Jennifer to a halt.

Jennifer turned back and stared at Harper. Her gaze was icy, and her face filled with anger as she challenged. "What do you mean by this? Do you even know what you're saying? Are you really going to treat your own family like this for a stranger? Harper, don't you remember your last name is also Mitchell? You really are a thankless wretch!"

"A stranger? But do you know that the so-called stranger you're talking about raised me? Now you think she's of no use, so you just ignore her? You'll face retribution for this."

"Get out, just get out of here now. I don't want to see you."

Jennifer was furious, her eyes brimming with rage and resentment.

says, no matter what. If you don't, I'll do whatever it

Harper turned and walked away, refusing to waste another moment

unsure if her actions were justified, but she saw no other option. Jennifer was stubborn

"Sometimes, threats really are

lips as

to accompany her at all times if Jennifer visits. Harper couldn't bear

had anticipated Jennifer's visit to the hospital, which was why she had briefed the

did indeed show up. However, Harper remained in the dark about what transpired between Eleanor

Harper and Annie for dinner. After the meal, Benjamin excused himself from his study for work, leaving Harper and Annie alone in the

Annie informed Harper. "He's interested and might be coming to Mayby

replied. "But you didn't

course not," Annie assured her. "The Martin Group isn't my company. I'm just a middleman. Whether or not they

feel like you had to bend over

Martin Group isn't

pouted, her eyes filled with understanding. "Even if it's not yours, you're at least getting some benefit. What about me? I get nothing, and have to be the go-between. It's a losing proposition. Maybe I