Chapter 559: Get Involved
Hayley’s POV:
Henry’s voice brimmed with authority, as commanding as his elder brother, Alpha Benjamin. “Boss, apologies for the delay!” Henry said, casting a gentle glance my way. Then he turned a harsh gaze toward Tina. “Weren’t you going to call the reporters? Do it now! Let the whole world see you, Tina—the Beta from a prestigious family—completely unable to defend yourself against an Omega. What a disgrace!”
“Let’s see what the Ortegas say when their honor gets tarnished because of you.” With that, he pulled out his phone, unlocked it, and played the video of our confrontation, which had been downloaded from the forum. He tossed the phone at Tina.
I frowned, puzzled by his actions. Raising an eyebrow at me, he said, “Just wait and watch.”
Tina instinctively reached out to catch the phone, her injured hand causing her to cry out in pain. The bodyguard stepped forward to help her steady it. The video clearly showed Tina’s face, highlighting her round features. She scowled in disgust.
After a moment’s contemplation, she quickly ordered the bodyguard, “Delete it! Delete it now! And smash this phone to pieces!” The bodyguard understood and prepared to slam the phone into the ground.
“Go ahead,” Henry taunted. “That video’s all over the school’s forum. Some might have even sold it to reporters by now. Tina, you’re about to become very famous!”
Tina’s face turned red with fury, veins bulging on her forehead. Pointing a trembling finger at Henry, she lashed out. “What are you? Even Mrs. Southwell shows me respect, and you dare to defame me?”
Henry smirked. “Sorry, but I’m just a handsome guy. You, on the other hand, should probably consider what you really are.”
“Henry!” Tina roared. “You’ve been bewitched by Hayley, I don’t blame you. But know this, I’m doing this for Mrs. Southwell, so stay out of it!”
Henry chuckled coldly. “Ha! Attacking someone from the Midnight Pack using the Southwells’ name? I’ve seen shameless people before, but you take the cake.”
“You—” Tina stammered, unable to form a coherent reply, overcome with rage.
Just then, Hera inside me stirred with exhilarated energy. I looked up and saw Benjamin suddenly appear at the doorway. “And what if I do get involved?” His voice was deep, sexy, and laden with authority. His presence radiated a powerful, intimidating Alpha aura.
Everyone except Henry and I bowed their heads, silenced by his influence. With an air of natural command, Benjamin walked in and headed straight for me. He cupped my reddened cheek, his thick eyebrows furrowing. His voice softened, “Does it still hurt?”
I shook my head. “Didn’t you say you had an important meeting today? Why are you here?”
Benjamin sighed and, with resigned helplessness, replied, “No matter how big my affairs are, they are small. Anything involving you, no matter how small, is big.”
“Erm,” Henry interrupted, fake-coughing into his fist. “Can we save the mushiness for later and deal with this first?”
Benjamin shot him a frosty glare. Henry promptly fell silent. Benjamin took my hand, standing shoulder to shoulder with me. His expression turned severe as he faced Tina.
“You claimed my mother instructed you to attack Hayley. Where’s your proof?”
Tina, intimidated by Benjamin’s overwhelming presence, stammered, “It was all casual conversation at social gatherings. Who would record such things?”
“Benjamin, I was merely trying to properly educate the future Luna of your Midnight Pack. Don’t misunderstand my good intentions.”
“Stop making excuses!” Benjamin ignored her final plea, a dark menace flashing in his eyes. His voice dropped to a chilling command, “Apologize to Hayley immediately. I will only say this once!”