Chapter 193: It Doesn’t Bother Me

Hayley’s POV:

“Gosh! Christopher! It’s really him! I actually saw Christopher!”

“Oh my god! Christopher, could you please sign an autograph for me?”

Christopher noticed the fans had recognized him. Quickly, he opened the door to Benjamin’s car and jumped inside. He said, “Ben, let’s go.”

Benjamin unhurriedly rolled down his driver’s side window, revealing just his profile. His commanding Alpha presence immediately silenced the excited fans, freezing them in their tracks.

“An Alpha! That’s Alpha Benjamin!”

“It’s Christopher’s older brother, Alpha Benjamin!”

The fans instantly showed respect by bowing to Benjamin, then backed away from the car. Only then did Benjamin start the engine and drive off.

I saw Christopher visibly relax.

“Ben, finally! If those fans had surrounded me, I don’t know how long it would’ve taken to escape.”

Benjamin glanced at him and said, “Your popularity has been soaring lately.”

Christopher sighed and said, “It’s exhausting. I need to make more than ten appearances a day, plus a bunch of commercial events. I feel like I’m going to be buried in work.”

“How about this, Ben? The next time I’m supposed to pick up Hayley, you can help me out and do it for me,” he said, casting a dismissive glance at me.

Hera was furious at the way he treated me, but I simply smiled, unbothered. Benjamin didn’t decline, instead responding, “Sure.”

Christopher’s face lit up with delight. “Really? Then thank you so much!”

He then turned to me and said, “Hayley, you’ll have to understand. I’m just so busy right now. Let Ben cover for me until I’m through with this hectic period.”

I nodded casually. It was better for Benjamin to pick me up anyway—Hera would be happier.

Benjamin suddenly asked, “Your new song is great. Did Harmony help write it?”

When I heard him mention my alias, I pretended to stay calm and quietly listened to their conversation.

Christopher answered, “Well, I’m not exactly sure about all the details, but I don’t really know Harmony, and we don’t have any personal connection.”

“One of my friends knows her, and he asked her to help me out.”

The friend he mentioned was probably Siete. Hearing that, I lowered my head silently, saying nothing. Benjamin hummed in acknowledgment, keeping his focus on the road.

Christopher quickly leaned in and offered, “Ben, if you really like Harmony, I can ask my friend to help you set up a meeting,”

I almost couldn’t stop myself from rolling my eyes at this.

He continued, “I heard Harmony’s a total beauty, and she doesn’t have a mate yet. Maybe when you meet her, your wolf will recognize her as your destined mate!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the sound of an urgent brake filled the air, and the tires screeched loudly against the asphalt. All three of us were thrown forward by the momentum but luckily, being higher-ranking werewolves, we quickly regained control of ourselves.

“Ben, I was just joking. No need to get so worked up,” Christopher said, his face full of innocence.

But Benjamin, his Alpha energy taking over, snapped, “Stop joking about this in the future.”

“I only admire Harmony’s talent in music. I like her songs, but it has nothing to do with personal feelings.”

As he spoke, Benjamin briefly glanced at me, and suddenly, my heart skipped a beat.

Seeing how serious Benjamin was, the playful expression on Christopher’s face disappeared in an instant, and he quickly apologized, “Ben, it’s a joke, nothing to take seriously.”

Benjamin’s expression softened a little, and he started driving again.

“But after all these years, you still haven’t found your mate. I’m starting to wonder if you might like men,” Christopher teased.

I immediately leaned back, eager to watch the drama unfold.

Benjamin’s face darkened, and he shot his brother a cold, piercing look. “You’re talking a lot today!”

Christopher could feel the tension in the air and quickly shook his head. “I’m just curious, like really curious. No other intentions, I swear.”

But Benjamin’s expression didn’t soften. Realizing he had crossed a line, Christopher quickly added, “Ben, I’m sorry; I said too much.”

“Shut up,” Benjamin commanded in a chilling voice.

At that moment, I couldn’t help but burst out laughing. Both of them looked at me. I blinked innocently, meeting their gazes.

With a smile, I said, “You two surely know how to act all affectionate, but Benjamin, do you really like men? Otherwise, why are you reacting so strongly?”

Benjamin’s face instantly turned crimson with anger, and the pressure in the air dropped dramatically. He stared at me intently, his words coming out cold and deliberate.