I Once Married You (Harper and Benjamin)
Chapter 422 The Rumors

In contrast to Benjamin, Lauren harbored a greater fear of Frank. While she understood that Frank wouldn't ultimately harm her even if she crossed a line. Enduring his process would undoubtedly be agonizing. Conversely, Benjamin wouldn't resort to such intimidating tactics, ensuring everything clear. Lauren fell silent. She attempted to speak but ultimately said nothing because words failed her. Moreover, Frank didn't give her an opportunity to talk and abruptly ended the call.

Frank threw his phone on the desk and narrowed his eyes slightly with a sneer while thinking, "This is fine. Let Harper experience who can protect her." Staring at the crowd gathered downstairs, he called his secretary and asked, "Where is Ms. Mitchell?"

"Ms. Mitchell is in her office."

"Is she alone?"

"Yes."

After nodding, Frank got up and went to Harper's office.

He knocked on the door and whispered, "Harper, it's me."

Harper asked, "What's wrong?"

"Are you okay? I just contacted a reporter who has worked with the company and asked him to help replace out about the situation online. The reporter said that this matter may be a bit tricky and that it will not be good for you if it continues. What do you think about the suggestion I mentioned to you before?" Harper frowned, wondering why he brought this up again.

She said, "Frank, I want to be alone for a while. As for your suggestion, I won't agree. It's not fair to you."

Frank took a deep breath silently. "Harper, open the door first. Compared to you, whether it is fair or not doesn't matter to me. I don't want you to be in any danger. The rumors on the Internet are so fierce now. If the situation escalates, even if the Martin family clarifies and denies it, you will be misunderstood by the public."

"Well, Frank, stop talking. Could you please leave me in peace?"

Frank was silent with a straight face.

In the end, he didn't force Harper to open the door.

Inside, Harper, sitting on the sofa expressionlessly, was not tempted at all by Frank's words.

She didn't quite understand why Frank insisted on taking over her role as architect on the project.

If he feared that she might be hurt, she would be most grateful. She had, however, already refused and had expressed her inner thoughts. Now, he spoke of it again, which made Harper feel a little uncomfortable.

She pondered if she was too narrow-minded.

On second thought, Frank's advice was for her own good, and she should appreciate it.

She had no idea why she felt so unpleasant right now.

Furrowing her eyebrows slightly, Harper sat there still and motionless for a long time.

About ten minutes later, Annie came back.

She knocked on the door. "Harper, open the door."

Hearing her voice, Harper got up and unlocked the door.

At the sight of Annie, she asked, "Can I go downstairs?"

"No. Several reporters, pretending to be from the opposite company, were stationed at the entrance. Some were positioned in underground parking lots and equipped with cameras for photography. You can't go downstairs. Wait in the office for Benjamin." Harper nodded, looking a little solemn. Annie followed her into the office, closed the door, and locked it.

She comforted her. "Don't overthink. This is all Lauren's nonsense. You're not that kind of person. Those who truly know you won't buy into it. The Martin family will surely stand by you as well."

Harper showed a faint smile, which was almost invisible.

After a moment of silence, she asked in a low voice, "Annie, do you think the rumors will become true if they are repeatedly spread around?" "What do you mean?"

"The individuals uttering these words aim to sow discord, yet many who hear such rumors may inadvertently remember them bit by bit. Besides, the adage 'where there's smoke, there's fire' holds true, serving as a sharp, potent sword. Do you think Benjamin will be affected if he hears these rumors too many times?"