I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin) novel Chapter 80

Chapter 80 Rumored Romance Exposed

Benjamin's face was stern as he said indifferently, "You've had too much to drink."

"I'm not drunk. Don't you love me anymore? How can you be so heartless and ignore me?"

Lauren's words broke into sobs as she looked up at Benjamin's jawline and tiptoed to kiss him.

"Lauren, get in the car. I'll take you home."

Just as she leaned in, Benjamin subtly pushed her away and turned to open the car door, his expression excellent as he motioned for her to get in.

Lauren, noticing his cold detachment, hesitated, especially with Tony and others watching from behind, and reluctantly got into the car.

Unbeknownst to them, a black van was parked by the roadside. Someone inside aimed a camera, capturing the interaction between the two at the perfect angle.

Rue saw Lauren get into the car and quickly said goodbye to Tony. "Mr. Smith, Mr. Martin has come to pick up our Lauren, we'll be leaving now."

Tony's face turned pale as he glared at his assistant. "Didn't you tell me Benjamin had a falling out with her? Why is he here to pick her up now? Are you trying to make Benjamin see me as an enemy and ruin the company?"

He didn't dare to compete with Benjamin.

Rue didn't ride with them; instead, she followed in her car.

Throughout the journey, Lauren was too scared to speak. She sobered up quite a bit, not having drunk much in the first place.

When they arrived back at Maple Apartments, the car came to a smooth stop.

Only then did Lauren turn to Benjamin, whispering, "Benjamin, thanks for bringing me home."

"It's no big deal. Try not to drink so much next time. It's better for a lady to avoid these kinds of damaging social engagements, okay?"

"I understand. I won't do it again."

Lauren nodded and lifted her gaze to look at him cautiously.

But Benjamin was staring straight ahead, his cheekbones casting a cool shadow, which gave Lauren the courage to say softly, "Benjamin, are you... breaking up with me?"

He frowned slightly, finally turning to look at Lauren.

"It's getting late. You should head up and get some rest, okay?" Benjamin said coolly.

"Benjamin, why won't you answer my question? When I woke up, didn't you say you would marry me? Why aren't you mentioning it anymore? Is it because you've fallen for Harper, so you want to distance yourself from me?"

Lauren's voice was charged with emotion, her hands clenched tightly.

They locked eyes, Benjamin's gaze remained detached, his voice unfluctuating, "Lauren, it has nothing to do with Harper. I'm just really disappointed in what you did this time."

Relieved to hear it wasn't about Harper, Lauren quickly pleaded, "Benjamin, I really know I was wrong. I promise there won't be a next time. Can't you just forgive me this once?"

Benjamin remained silent.

Lauren didn't want to give up, either.

With her head lowered and tears streaming down, she said, "Benjamin, did you come to pick me up tonight because of what happened a year ago? I know you don't want to marry me, but I need you to tell me directly, so I can let go. I'll leave Mayby and stop bothering you."

Benjamin's gaze was deep and mysterious. Narrowing his eyes slightly, he asked coolly, "Lauren, are you threatening me?"

Lauren was momentarily stunned.

She hurriedly explained, "Benjamin, I'm not, you've misunderstood, I just..."

"You don't need to explain, but you should know I'm not afraid of threats." Benjamin cut her off calmly. "As for what I promised you, it won't change. Just don't do anything else that upsets me, okay?"