Chapter 54: Developing Feelings for Him
Hayley’s POV
Without hesitation, I smacked Jed’s hand away, stopping myself from ripping him apart. I firmly warned him, “Mr. Field, control yourself.”
He immediately took on the commanding manner of a high-ranking Beta and scolded me, “How dare a lowly Onega like you speak to me like this! You should feel lucky that I have an eye on you. Don’t push your luck!”
His words lit a fire in me that I had been holding back. “You’re the one who’s out of line. You’re old and despicable. You’re no better than trash!”
“How dare you insult me!” Jed snapped as he grabbed my wrist tightly. “You’re just an Omega assistant! How dare you show such disrespect to me!”
I didn’t expect him to lay a hand on me. Furious, I fought the urge to let Hera loose on him. Instead, I let out a cold snort and aimed a sharp kick at his groin.
His scream echoed through the room. He probably hadn’t anticipated a low-ranking werewolf like me to fight back. Taken off guard by my blow, he angrily shifted into his wolf form, growling and preparing to attack.
At that moment, Benjamin returned. Without hesitation, he stepped in front of me, blocking Jed from reaching me. He stared coldly at Jed’s wolf form and asked, “What’s happening here?”
Feeling the overwhelming force of Benjamin’s Alpha presence, Jed quickly regained his composure and said respectfully, “It’s a misunderstanding. Please don’t be angry. She’s only your assistant, Alpha. Can you give her to me?”
“Give her to you?” Benjamin repeated icily, his expression darkening. He looked at Jed with no mercy and kicked him with incredible force.
The impact sent Jed flying, and he crashed onto the ground with a sickening crack, like a rib snap.
Benjamin then grabbed my wrist, turning toward Jed with a firm warning. “I don’t rely on women or betray my people to secure deals. From now on, Southwell Group is cutting all ties with you. As the Alpha of the Midnight Pack, I hereby expel you from the pack!”
With that, Benjamin pulled me out of the room, leaving Jed’s groans behind. I knew the Beta enforcers would soon come to take Jed away and throw him out of the pack.
Benjamin paid no attention. He stayed by my side, protecting me as we left quickly. I kept close behind, looking at his tall figure and feeling the warmth of his hand. Strangely, a sense of calm washed over me, and even my heart began to race. Hera was satisfied with our closeness.
“Hayley, his scent is so intoxicating. I can’t get enough of it!”
I couldn’t deny it—I was beginning to develop feelings for him. But then, I remembered his warning about not choosing him as my mate.
When we got into the car, I instinctively pulled my hand out of his grasp. The car moved forward slowly, the silence between us thickening the atmosphere.
It wasn’t until we arrived at the Southwells’ Residence that I finally spoke, “Thanks for what you did earlier. If the company ever needs me, don’t hesitate to ask.”
Since I had caused him to lose a business deal, I felt I had to make it up to him somehow. But Benjamin dismissed me right away. “Just go back.”
I knew he was proud. Being an Alpha, he likely didn’t trust my capabilities as an Omega. So, without arguing, I turned and walked into the villa.
Once home, a lingering sense of unease stayed with me. To clear my mind, I made a call to Thomas and gave him instructions.