A Earned With One’s Life Upon hearing Jennifer’s expression face turned stern, she “Harper, how many times have I told you that cannot act sneakily? You are no longer unsophisticated girl from the countryside. You are a socialite, the daughter the family, and Benjamin’s wife. lowered her gaze, and she unfazed by the scolding. She and murmured, “I got it, Mom. Jennifer’s stern expression softened as she “Come and sit down then. Harper walked over sat upright on the sofa, exuding and refinement. She strikingly beautiful so much so that no matter what she she would always a impression on who saw her. This was the only aspect of Harper that Jennifer truly satisfied with. Her gaze as she asked, “What brings you back this time?” “Mom, I’m going to divorce Harper replied, looking up to meet gaze with showing no sign of hesitation. Jennifer utterly shocked by the news, as was Kimberly. However, Jennifer quickly recovered from asked frown, “What did you just say? You’re divorcing Benjamin?” “Yes, getting divorce. The procedures will be handled Monday. ” Harper nodded. you realize you’re saying, Harper? Your had fought his life to get you marriage. And you’re just going to throw Jennifer frowned. Harper’s and Benjamin’s marriage wasn’t just a union wealthy families. The elders of both the Martin and Mitchell families were close friends. years Harper’s grandfather, Henry Mitchell, saved life cost of his own in a accident. Paul immediately proposed the idea of further solidifying the through marriage. wasn’t until generation that each family had one heir and one heiress. Initially, the intended bride was not Harper but Kimberly, the cherished member of the Mitchell family. At time, Henry was already gravely ill, but he insisted on Harper back from the countryside to marry Benjamin. Henry as far his Jack Mitchell, with dying breath until wishes were fulfilled. was Jennifer’s biological daughter, Jennifer had always wanted son. After giving birth to Harper, Jennifer suffered a uterine injury and couldn’t have more children. She never healed emotionally from this and Harper for her misfortune. was ten years old she sent to the countryside and only returned a year ago to Benjamin. was furious. She up, right over to and demanded, “Answer me! Say that you’re just that out of spite and that it’s not real. Harper looked up at Jennifer replied, “Benjamin wants to marry Lauren. already signed the papers. I’m not saying this out of…” Suddenly, resounding slap squarely on cheek. Her curled eyelashes fluttered as she blinked, and her ears ringing. For a she had deaf. Jennifer, having acted a fit of anger, paused in hearing slap. However, she didn’t it. Jennifer pointed the door and exclaimed, “Get out! I have a daughter you. Harper stood up and walked out the door like a puppet being pulled by strings. Afterward, Jennifer informed her husband about the news. The marriage between and Harper not just a matter between the two of them. It involved two families and businesses, the divorce not so straightforward. Once Harper out of Mitchell Manor, she stood her car, to contain her emotions. biggest concern was the child in her womb. Harper felt relieved that only been slapped on her cheek not elsewhere. But she by the Not at all. Harper felt but a detached indifference. Although was the first time Jennifer Harper exactly unsettled by it, she already accustomed to mother’s cold treatment. Harper thought that if a slap was the price for she was willing to pay it. Just as was about to get into her a solemn expression, she from behind. “Harper, really going divorce Benjamin?” respond. Instead, she glanced Kimberly indifferently. Kimberly frowned. “If you don’t cherish did you marry him the first you the Mitchell family has not been doing well years? is relying the Martin family help the Mitchell Group succeed. You’re being too selfish. Harper replied, her expression unyielding. She pondered, “I can tolerate Benjamin because him, and I can endure Jennifer because she gave birth to me and I choice. But that mean anyone else question lecture me. Kimberly was taken aback. “What?” “Are you telling me I should beg Benjamin not to me though I know loves Lauren? I degrade myself and for to with me?” Harper countered. “It must be failed a that Benjamin eager to divorce you,” snorted. divorce is none of concern, you don’t need to worry about it,” Harper dismissively. “Do you think I want to care about you? If it weren’t for I would be Benjamin’s wife right now. It’s your fault! Why did have to when you already left?” Kimberly questioned, her cracked with emotion her reddening. She couldn’t accept the that had snatched away her rightful role as Benjamin’s wife. Kimberly felt deeply resentful. Harper remained calm and indifferent, her eyes narrowing she said, bold of you to obsessed with your own husband and even act so righteously about it. Kimberly, you really do surprise Kimberly gritted her teeth in anger. “You…” “If you like him, you might as well go plead with and Dad. Arguing with won’t change anything,” Harper helplessly. Kimberly was left speechless. Harper then glared at Kimberly into car and drove away. As the car sped off, Kimberly stood there pressed her together tightly. She stomped her foot in frustration, her a mix of anger and complex emotion. one knew just how much despised her own sister.