Chapter 171: Tear You Apart
Hayley’s POV:
As Benjamin and I stepped out of the cabin, we were startled by Madeline’s scream. I frowned in confusion. But before I could react, the door to Room 2203 swung open. A half-dressed man, wrapped in a towel, rushed out as though he were running from something.
“Oh, it’s a mixed-race werewolf with human blood! No wonder Madeline screamed like that!” Hera instantly identified him and teased him.
I ignored Hera and focused on Benjamin, supporting him as I asked with concern, “Are you sure you’re okay?”
“I’m fine,” Benjamin replied softly. Though he said he was fine, I couldn’t shake my worry. I just wanted to get off the ship as soon as possible and get him to a hospital for his leg.
As we made our way down the hall to disembark, a sudden commotion erupted in the crowd. If it weren’t for Benjamin’s presence, I would have transformed and rushed over to find out what was happening.
Madeline’s POV:
After driving the mixed-race werewolf away, I was fuming. I found Jessica and slapped her hard, right in front of everyone.
“You b*tch! Was this your plan?”
We had agreed to have Benjamin come to my room while that disgusting mixed-race werewolf slept with that trashy Hayley. Our plan was perfect, and there shouldn’t have been any problems. But now things were falling apart, and someone was trying to sabotage me!
Jessica didn’t respond, covering her face in silence. Her silence only made me angrier. I raised my hand again, slapping her once more. The loud sound drew the attention of everyone nearby.
Sophie rushed in to stop me. “Madeline! What are you doing? This isn’t Jessica’s fault!”
I shot her a cold look. “If it’s not her, then it’s you!” I didn’t hesitate to slap Sophie too. Sophie winced, holding her face.
“Madeline, even if you rip my throat out, it won’t change the truth!” Sophie shot back, her voice full of hatred.
Her words only fueled my rage, and I couldn’t hold back anymore. I shifted into a wolf and lunged at her, my teeth bared.
“You despicable b*tch! How dare you betray me! I’ll tear you apart!”
Sophie also transformed instantly, and we both roared in fury, ready to fight. Just then, a Beta enforcer appeared and stepped between us, forcefully separating us before things could escalate.
Madeline spat at Sophie, her anger blinding her. Sophie’s face was bruised, and she was clearly in pain, but she didn’t care much for it. She wasn’t letting Madeline get off easy either.
“Madeline, there’s no reason to get so worked up. This is all your fault. You brought this on yourself!” Sophie’s words rang out, and the crowd around them was excited. Everyone was straining to hear, eager for the latest piece of gossip.
The events from the cabin earlier had spread quickly. By now, everyone knew about Madeline’s scandal. It was clear that Sophie was about to drop something big.
“You evil b*tch! I knew you were the one trying to ruin me!” Madeline yelled in fury.
Sophie just gave a small smirk. “Madeline, remember, you came to me for help. But instead of being thankful, you’ve turned all the blame on me. You, as the proud heiress of the Kilmers, have fallen so low. You’re so desperate to win Benjamin that you’ve resorted to dirty tricks, trying to force him to marry you. But your plan has backfired. Even if you’re upset, don’t blame me or Jessica for your failure.”
Jessica looked on with a look of disdain. She hadn’t expected Madeline to become so violent, even physically attacking them. Without hesitation, she decided to expose Madeline’s manipulation.
“You gave us the drug and told us how to use it. We don’t know why the target changed; that wasn’t our doing.”
Her words sent shockwaves through the crowd. It wasn’t just drama—it was a full-blown conspiracy! Madeline went crazy, her fur bristling as she charged at Jessica, her fangs bared, ready to attack.