Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate
Chapter 581: Don’t Disturb Her
Hayley’s POV:
Tina was momentarily stunned by the powerful aura Benjamin emanated, leaving her speechless for a few seconds. But before long, she regained her composure and shifted her fury onto him. “So you’re the Alpha of the Midnight Pack, huh? Look at you now, trailing behind Hayley, abandoning your responsibilities!”
“Your leadership is failing, and the Southwell Group is on the brink of disaster under your watch. Midnight Pack is headed toward ruin, yet you still refuse to separate yourself from this woman!” she spat, her voice full of contempt.
Benjamin’s icy gaze never wavered. “Dorothy is resting. If you have something to say, do it somewhere else. Don’t disturb her.”
Tina, now losing all patience, shot back, “And what if I want to say it right here? I’ll make sure that old hag hears everything, so she knows exactly what kind of venomous granddaughter she raised! If I were her, I’d have thrown myself off a cliff by now. Who could live with that kind of shame?”
My hands curled into tight fists, my nails digging into my skin as I tried to keep my temper in check. But the second she insulted Grandma, whom I loved so much, something inside me snapped. I couldn’t take it any longer. It didn’t matter if my Alpha identity was exposed.
Without warning, I moved with lightning speed, closing the distance between us and seizing Tina’s throat with one hand. I squeezed with all the force I could muster. I knew I had the strength to crush her throat with one motion.
Tina’s eyes went wide with fear, and she desperately clawed at my wrist, trying to break free, but I tightened my grip, lifting her off the floor. “Benjamin, what are you doing?!” she screamed, gasping for air. “Help me! You’re letting your fiancée become a murderer!”
“Benjamin…” Her voice turned to a mere rasp, and her face flushed bright red as the lack of oxygen overwhelmed her. She couldn’t speak anymore, only staring at me with wide, pleading eyes.
The rage clouded my thoughts completely, and all I could think about was making her pay. In my grasp, she felt no more than an insect. With one more squeeze, she would be gone. Blood and violence meant nothing to me. I had fought in battles before; ending her life would be nothing.
But my grandparents were my breaking point. No one was allowed to insult them, and no one would walk away without consequences. Just as I was about to finish it, Benjamin’s hand gently wrapped around my wrist, pulling me back.
“Grandma is in the hospital room,” he said softly. “Don’t worry her.”
His calm voice and soothing touch brought my wolf, Hera, to a sudden halt, and I snapped back to reality. I loosened my grip, and Tina collapsed to the floor in a heap, gasping for air.
“Cough, cough…” She hacked, clutching her throat, then scrambled toward the elevator, practically crawling as she fled.
“Just wait, you filthy b*tch!” she shouted back, her voice full of rage. “I’ll make sure you pay for what you did to my son! The Southwell Group will fall, and when it does, even if you beg, I won’t show you any mercy! And Benjamin…” she sneered, turning back with a mocking laugh. “Have you figured it out yet? Hayley’s not just an Omega! She’s hiding something huge from you! Haha…”
Benjamin’s expression darkened as he absorbed her words. He fixed me with a sharp, focused gaze, his eyes intense, but he remained silent. All of this was because of Tina. I felt the fury rise inside me again, burning hot, and I was ready to make her regret her words.
“Shut up!” I snapped, my voice dripping with frustration. Just as I was about to lunge at her again, Benjamin’s hand rested gently on my arm, stopping me. He shook his head, signaling me to calm down. Seizing the moment, Tina ducked behind a tall vase, her eyes still watching me with caution.
I gritted my teeth, shaking off Benjamin’s touch, and locked eyes with Tina. With a voice as cold as ice, I warned her, “The day the Southwell Group crumbles will be the day Jonah dies.”