Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate
Chapter 590: Paternity Test
Virginia’s POV:
This might be my one and only opportunity to find my daughter. If there was even the slightest chance, I couldn’t let it slip away! Every time my wolf sensed her presence, it felt at ease. I had a strong feeling that she could very well be my daughter. I needed to seize this moment and confirm it once and for all. The only problem was, a paternity test wasn’t cheap. When I left the Sanders’ place, I didn’t have a penny to my name. How was I supposed to come up with that kind of money?
Hayley’s POV:
The conflict between Southwell Group and Ortega Pharmaceuticals had created a major uproar. Despite Benjamin’s efforts to keep the issue under wraps around the Southwells, their growing concerns couldn’t be ignored. Under the increasing pressure, Axel finally had no choice but to summon Benjamin and demand the truth from him. Benjamin had initially been hesitant about letting me come to Midnight Pack, especially not to get caught in the middle of this mess. But I insisted, and in the end, he relented.
When we arrived at the Southwells’ Residence, the entire hall was packed. In addition to the usual Southwell family members, there were several unfamiliar faces—people I had never seen before, and even Benjamin didn’t recognize them. These individuals were relatives and acquaintances who relied on the Southwells for their livelihood. Their fates were intertwined with Southwell Group’s success.
In the past, Grandpa Southwell had held the reins, and despite the spread of unfavorable rumors, his authority had always kept everything in check. But now that the company was in Benjamin’s hands, and with everything spiraling out of control, these people could no longer stay quiet. Especially after hearing rumors that Benjamin was opposing the Ortegas simply because of me.
They started questioning his leadership, both as the Alpha of Midnight Pack and as the head of Southwell Group. As a result, I quickly became the scapegoat for all the problems plaguing both Southwell Group and Midnight Pack.
As soon as I walked into the room, the Southwell family members who had never even seen me before glared at me with disdain. If looks could kill, I would have dropped dead the moment I stepped through the door. Noticing the hostility in the air, Benjamin tightened his grip on my hand. He radiated the powerful presence of an Alpha, standing tall and unwavering, clearly asserting that I was his mate and the future Luna of Midnight Pack. They had no choice but to respect me. I gave his hand a reassuring squeeze, signaling that I was fine. I had expected this kind of reception, so I remained unusually calm. Except for Hera, whose intense anger flared inside me due to their hostility.
“Stop standing there. Sit down,” Odessa’s voice broke the silence. I had intended to sit down confidently, but Benjamin quietly spoke, “No, it’s too late. We need to get to the point. Let’s talk.”
“Look at that! A room full of elders, and yet an outsider woman takes priority!” a senior member of Midnight Pack scolded, shaking his head. “I think you’ve forgotten you’re even a Southwell, all because of this lowly Omega!” The others murmured their agreement, too afraid to speak directly to Benjamin. I couldn’t help but sneer at their hypocrisy. These people only cared about their own interests, pretending to act in the Southwells’ best interest, fooling themselves into thinking they were in the right. Benjamin narrowed his eyes and shot a warning glance at the speaker before focusing back on Axel. Ignoring the murmurs, he spoke firmly, “Dad, I want to hear it from you.”