Chapter 24 Stepped In The coldness in his eyes tightened Harper’s chest, piercing straight into her heart. She stared at him, speechless. Their locked, and he and left the bedroom. The tension them started up driving them apart. He had denied everything had said. “Was Lauren lying?” Harper wondered. She remained silent, her lips pressed a her heart heavy. Throughout the night, Benjamin return to the bedroom, but he didn’t leave the house either. No of a car had disturbed the silence. of wanted to back down. the next morning, when Harper downstairs, Benjamin had left the Martin Group. On the road, Curtis a times at Benjamin rearview mirror, hesitating to speak. After a moment, Benjamin it. He asked indifferently, “What’s wrong?” Curtis decided report honestly, “Mr. Martin, Mrs. Martin’s company is in and there has negative comment on the company’s social media account. The situation is significant. things go well, it can tear the company apart. frowned and calmly said, “Hmm. Curtis detailed he knew and then “Do I need to talk with Summit Realty about this?” Benjamin remained silent, his tightly pressed. He she had called him yesterday, maybe it was about this matter. He remembered the distressed Harper’s face, it left a weight his heart. He spoke softly, around. are going to Summit Realty. “Okay,” Curtis immediately turned around, pressed the accelerator, and sped Summit Realty. arrived at company and hadn’t her office yet. she entered lobby, Frank called several times. She hadn’t answered, a bit down. Knowing what this thought it was best to talk about it person. Frank immediately approached he saw Harper, his eyes narrowing as he stared at her. “Harper, talked to Benjamin that issue at company?” Harper of night’s and her argument with Benjamin. She managed a forced smile and shook her head. “No, haven’t talked to him, and don’t to. see if we can ourselves first. Worst case, we still have a card up in our right?” Frank’s eyes still fixed Harper, face subtly stiffened. “Summit Realty just called to apologize, and collaboration will continue. Yohan’s advertising agency officially under multiple of framing and slander. was stunned in disbelief. She asked, “Summit Realty said this themselves?” “Yes, I got call and immediately called Frank replied. “Did Summit Realty mention anything else?” she asked. Frank shook his head. Harper equally shocked. hadn’t spoken Benjamin it, nor had she had the chance. Maybe he… It seemed unlikely. He wouldn’t have to pay to her problems, with Lauren mind. Harper replied, now, move on with the collaboration. “Harper, you you out to him?” Frank press further, “I didn’t mean by it. I just don’t want you feel compromised. She faintly, “I understand, don’t worry, I’m fine. Back her office, Harper was still puzzled about who could be changing Summit Realty’s decisions. she couldn’t believe it would be Benjamin. remained in thought, and her phone rang. It calling. She pressed her lips and answered. The man’s voice, low and calm, came through. why didn’t you tell me the trouble in person? I’ve you to come to me with anything you need, right? Has Summit Realty contacted you yet?” At that realized it was truly him. She felt conflicted. Part of her was him, yet part wished it wasn’t. no matter what, she needed to thank you. “Thank you, Benjamin. “We’re Harper. No for thanks. was as ever, but the word “married” now to be on countdown for them. She clutched her chest tightly, a pain twisting in her so it felt like she couldn’t breathe. His gentle “I didn’t lie to you night, nor did I hide anything. I was just helping Lauren shop for clothes. I always keep my promises, Harper. You know you can me, right?”