Chapter 40: It Won't Hurt Much Longer

Half an hour ago. Benjamin got in a car, ready to depart from the Summit Building. "Ben!" Harper hurried after him, breathless as she approached the car door. "Are you leaving now?" Benjamin cast an indifferent glance at Harper. "What else would I be doing?" Harper felt her heart sink at the cold retort but remembered that Benjamin now had the right to be indifferent to her, and she suppressed the bitterness welling within her. "Since you're here already, why not stay a bit longer? Let's briefly go over the procedure for the gold exhibition," she suggested. Benjamin remained silent, his face stern. Harper managed a gentle smile, "Of course, it's not just you and me. Sophia, as the project manager, also needs to attend the meeting." "Fine." Benjamin's response was curt at the mention of Sophia. A faint look of disappointment crossed Harper's face. They made their way to the planning department. Never did Benjamin expect Charlotte to be so reckless. The office door was wide o