I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin) novel Chapter 60

Chapter 60 Argument

He remained silent until he settled into the car.

Initially, the vehicle dropped Lauren off at the recording studio. As she exited, she ventured softly, "Benjamin, are you upset? I understand Harper's actions might not sit well with you, but please, try not to be angry. Have a proper conversation with her. I'm afraid you might hurt her feelings."

Benjamin's look remained frigid. His response was as icy as his expression. "Lauren, don't concern yourself with this matter. Focus on your own affairs, alright?"

"Alright, I understand," Lauren acquiesced, unable to risk further displeasing him.

As she watched his car depart, a glint of cold determination flickered in her eyes, silently declaring, "Harper, Benjamin will be mine."

Throughout the afternoon, Benjamin's disposition remained grim. Executives and vice presidents under his command faced scathing criticism, prompting self-doubt and introspection.

The man's chilling voice echoed throughout the office.

The vice president emerged from Benjamin's office almost crying. He turned to Curtis and inquired, "Mr. Yost, what's wrong with Mr. Martin?"

"Mr. Martin is fine. It's best not to speculate on his sentiments. Focus on your responsibilities, and you won't incur his censure," Curtis advised, his tone tinged with apprehension.

People looked at each other and paid more attention to their work.

After dismissing them, Curtis released a silent sigh. Concealing his unease, he responded to Benjamin's summon promptly, hurrying to the office.

Then, the internal line rang.

The man's indifferent voice came. "Curtis, are you waiting for me to go out and arrange work for you?"

Curtis put down the phone and immediately walked to the office restlessly.

This atmosphere lasted till the day off.

Upon returning to Pineview Villa, Benjamin found Harper hadn't returned yet, while Lauren had dinner plans with her sponsor.

The vast villa echoed with silence, an unsettling stillness that pervaded the air, leaving Benjamin disconcerted.

His handsome visage remained cold and impassive, reflecting his inner anger.

An hour later, Harper finally returned.

She entered the entrance, switching on only a dim light. Her voice carried a hint of concern as she murmured, "Draven didn't turn on the lights?"

Draven did not come out to greet her.

Harper initially headed straight upstairs. But she halted when she reached the entrance. A deep voice came from the living room and inquired, "Harper, what time is it? Why are you back so late?"

Turning, she locked eyes with those intense orbs.

"Had he been here all along?" She thought.

Harper responded calmly, "Charlie and I inspected the construction site, then shared dinner. It's only seven, not too late."

Benjamin regarded her expressionlessly, his cold gaze narrowing. With a slight lift of his lips, he spoke, "Then, Harper, when is too late? Do you plan to take Frank to dinner and have everyone think you're a couple?"

Harper furrowed her brow, maintaining composure.

She said, "Benjamin, Frank is my business partner. What's wrong with us having dinner with Charlie together? What he said only to deflect attention and clarify our relationship."

"Clarify our relationship? Why?" he inquired with a frosty demeanor.

Harper's anger and confusion burst into laughter. "You let Lauren give everyone the impression you were dating while implying you and I have something going on. How would I be perceived by everyone else?"

She preferred not to delve into the day's events or mention Lauren. But Benjamin gave her no choice.

Benjamin's brows furrowed slightly. "Harper, only you think of us in that way. Lauren and I did nothing to foster such misunderstandings. No one else regards us as a couple."