I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin) novel Chapter 48

Chapter 48 Not Divorced

Benjamin spoke in a low voice before this. "Grandpa, Harper and I aren't divorced yet. For you to do this, and for others to find out about it would not only make me undignified, it would also make the Martin family undignified."

"Are you threatening me?"

"I'm just stating the facts to you."

Benjamin frowned slightly, somewhat helplessly.

Paul faintly said, "You don't want to threaten me with this. The Martin family won't lose their dignity so easily."

"Grandpa, you are right. But if people talk about it in droves, it will ultimately have a negative impact, especially now that the Martin Group's new project has officially begun. There are a lot of people staring at this project, the government is also paying attention, and there are countless companies that want us to fail. We have to be careful with our words at this time, don't you think?"

Benjamin's face was heavy and very serious. He wasn't saying this for his own sake, and it was all about the Martin Group.

Benjamin added, "In order not to affect the company's influence as well as its interests, my marriage with Harper will remain status quo for the time being. As for the divorce, I can only wait until this project is over."

Scott followed suit and chimed in. "Dad, I think Benjamin has a point. The Martin Group has stood at the top for too long, and while the surface may seem brilliant, it still can't take any chances."

Paul was silent, then subconsciously looked at Harper.

Harper looked grave. She was calm, then said, "Benjamin and I's marriage was not publicized to the public, not many people know that we are married, even if we get divorced, it won't make a difference, right? And I won't want the shares of the Martin Group, so it won't have any effect on the Martin Group at all."

Her analysis was methodical, clear, and rational.

The atmosphere also quieted down. Harper raised her eyes to look at Paul and finally dropped her gaze on Benjamin.

Between each other's eyes, he had a cold attitude and said, "No secret is never revealed. We will divorce although it is not publicized to the public, but can you guarantee that the Mitchell family will not reveal it? Besides, you said yourself that they don't agree with our divorce at all, so can you guarantee that they will keep it a secret?"

Would the Mitchell family align with her?

The answer, of course, was no.

Jennifer was unwilling for Harper to draw a line in the sand with the Martin family, so she would certainly not be willing to go along with Harper.

Harper looked bleak and suddenly became silent.

Benjamin was still looking at her. "Since you can't guarantee it, I can't take the risk."

He had just finished speaking when his cell phone suddenly rang at that moment as well.

Benjamin took out his cell phone and glanced at it before looking at the crowd and explaining in a low voice, "A call came from the company, so I have to go over there right now. Harper, stay and chat with grandpa. I'll come and pick you up later, okay?"

Harper had a stony expression on her face and didn't say anything. Benjamin couldn't wait for her to answer, so he said goodbye to Paul and left.

Harper wasn't sure why she could not divorce Benjamin in just a few minutes.

Of course, Harper certainly didn't think that Benjamin was doing it because he didn't want a divorce, much less because of her. Benjamin was only doing it for the sake of the Martin Group and the Martin family.

She was silent.

Paul whispered, "Harper, you don't have to care about Benjamin's words. If you insist on getting a divorce, I am in support of you. As for what Benjamin said, none of it is important. In my opinion, your decision is the most important."

"Grandpa, thank you." Harper flashed a smile. As much as she wanted to divorce Benjamin, after all, it would be better for everyone. She couldn't put the Martin Group at risk, let alone cause the Martin family to lose their dignity.