Chapter 202: This Omega’s Reaction Is Incredibly Fast
Hayley’s POV:
It took a while before he hurriedly said, “Let’s play another round. I need to see if I was imagining things earlier.” I nodded without much care and started a new game. Henry watched my smooth moves and impressive skills. This time, he was genuinely stunned. He froze for a moment, forgetting to play, nearly getting ambushed by the enemy.
I quickly ran over to his side and eliminated the opponents planning to attack him. “Boss, take me with you!” Henry finally acknowledged my skills. I didn’t mind, and together, we wiped out the enemy team, winning the game by a decisive margin.
After the match, Henry stared at me in disbelief. “Wow, Boss, your moves are so steady and amazing. It’s hard to believe you’re a beginner. I didn’t expect an Omega to have such a fast reaction time!” he added. “You’re even better than a Beta like me. You must have spent a lot of time practicing, right?”
I casually responded without explaining. In truth, as an Alpha, fast reflexes come naturally to me. Thankfully, Henry didn’t press the issue any further. The other team members quickly added me as a friend on the game.
“KK added you as a friend.” “LuckyDevil added you as a friend.” “CharmedOne added you as a friend.”
I glanced at the friend requests and asked, “Who are they?”
Henry glanced at me and said, “They’re the top ten players on the leaderboard, all my buddies.” Since he said that, I went ahead and accepted all the requests.
Just then, KK sent an invitation message: “The other players invite you to join the group chat.” I glanced at it, tapped my screen, and agreed to join the chat. As soon as I entered, KK greeted me, “Hey, what should we call you, miss?”
I instinctively typed Joybringer, but then realized it wasn’t quite right. After all, Joybringer was a nickname given to me by others, not one I had chosen myself. So I used a nickname I often went by, Jovianne.
To my surprise, KK responded, “Jovianne, could you change your name? It’s similar to my idol’s.” I didn’t expect KK’s idol to be the Joybringer. Before I could respond, Henry quickly intervened. “It’s fine. Calling her Jovianne works too.”
Next, LuckyDevil also greeted me, “Hey Jovianne, I’m LuckyDevil.” I sent a smile emoji and replied, “Nice to meet you all.”
Then, CharmedOne quickly chimed in, “Jovianne’s gameplay is amazing! It’s been a long time since I’ve seen an Omega player play this well. She’s almost as good as Joybringer.”
KK wasn’t satisfied with that; he argued, “Jovianne’s really good, but she’s still a bit behind my idol.”
CharmedOne replied in a slightly annoyed tone, “Yeah, yeah, your idol is the best. She set records that haven’t been broken to this day. But your idol’s been in hiding for so many years. When will she come back and play again?”
The group fell silent after that comment. After a long pause, KK finally replied, “My idol’s just taking a break. Once she’s rested, she’ll definitely come back.”
I didn’t expect KK to be so loyal and protective of me. For a moment, I felt uneasy. “I’ve got to go, but we’ll play together another time.” After sending the message, I logged out.
However, Henry wasn’t happy. “Boss, if I’d known you were this good at the game, I would’ve played a few more rounds with you. I haven’t had enough fun, but you’re quitting already?”
I crossed my arms and gave him a look. “You still want to play with me?” Without hesitation, Henry nodded. I smiled and then said, “Alright, but I have one condition.”
Chapter 203: Grandpa and Grandma Are Here
Hayley’s POV:
“What are the conditions?” Henry asked, looking at me with confusion. “To make it to the President’s List again, I’ll stay up all night playing games with you,” I replied.
Henry’s eyes went wide. “Boss, are you serious?” I smiled and nodded, “Yes, I’m serious.”
Henry immediately jumped up, excited. “Boss, wait for me! I’m definitely going to make it onto the President’s List again! And don’t forget your promise to stay up all night playing games with me!” I nodded again. “Don’t worry, I won’t forget.”
With that assurance, Henry put down his game and left, brimming with confidence. I had no idea what he was preparing.
After a long day of classes, I returned to the Southwell residence. But as soon as I stepped inside, I noticed that the house was unusually lively. I never expected that my grandparents had arrived. In the living room, George was welcoming Bill Carson and Dorothy Carson.
“You two have traveled a long way; it wasn’t easy for you. This time, make sure to stay with us for a while before you head back.”
Bill smiled radiantly and said, “George, when I sent my granddaughter here, you promised me that you’d make sure to match the kids and make them each other’s mate.” He raised an eyebrow. “It’s been over half a year now. Not a single update?”
“We’ve been waiting for the good news of their engagement and strengthening the bond between our packs.”
George smacked his head at this. He said, “Bill, you can rush their feelings, but I don’t think these two are entirely indifferent to each other. They just need a little push, and that might get them to take the next step.”
Before he could finish, a servant entered and reported, “Ms. Carson is back.” Immediately, the trio exchanged glances, their minds as clear as day.
“Hayz is back. We need to carefully find out what’s going on,” Bill whispered. Dorothy quickly chimed in, “Let’s make sure we respect Hayz’s decision and not interfere too much.”
Bill patted her hand reassuringly. “Don’t worry. As long as Hayz is happy, I’ll be happy. I’ll support her as her grandfather. I won’t make things difficult for her.”
Dorothy seemed to relax. Across from them, George added, “Don’t worry, I’ve been keeping an eye on the kids. I’m just as eager as you, but there’s nothing we can do.”
At that moment, I walked in and was immediately surprised to see my grandparents. My eyes lit up and I asked, “Grandpa and Grandina, what brings you here?” I rushed forward and threw myself into Grandma’s arms. “Grandma, I missed you so much!”
Grandma gently stroked my face; her eyes had welled up. “Oh, My Hayz.”
Grandpa feigned a solemn manner and asked, “Hayz, are you adjusting well to life in the Midnight Pack?” I nodded eagerly and said, “Everything’s fine here.” Their worried expressions softened with my assurance.
We chatted for a while. A servant came in to report to George, “Old Mr. Southwell, your grandchildren are back.” Benjamin, followed by Christopher, Henry, and Tanner, entered the room. George motioned for them to greet my grandparents.
“Here they are. This is Bill and Dorothy.” All the brothers called out in unison, “Greetings, Bill and Dorothy.” Grandpa and Grandma scanned each of them in turn, finally settling their gaze on Benjamin.
“They’re all good kids, George! Each of your grandsons is more impressive than the last.” “Especially Benjamin, who’s now the alpha. He’s managing the Midnight Pack really well.”
George laughed and said, “Don’t flatter them. Compared to Hayz, they’re nothing.” “Bill and Dorothy, since you’ve come all this way, let’s all have a good time tonight.” George led us all to the dining room. The two families gathered together for a lively dinner.
Grandpa looked at me before turning to George. He said, “Actually, we came to take Hayz back with us. She’s been here for a while now, and we didn’t want to overstay our welcome.”
I wasn’t expecting this. My heart sank. Across from me, the Southwell brothers exchanged looks. Henry glanced at me and immediately asked, “My boss leaving so soon?”