Chapter 674: Can’t Stand It Anymore
Ian’s POV:
I watched them wrapped in each other’s arms, and it seemed to take forever before they even noticed I was there. Even when they did glance my way, they just kept holding each other, completely indifferent to my presence. Oh, God! If I have done something wrong, go ahead and punish me, but please, spare me from having to watch these two put on a romantic show right in front of me!
Jeremy’s residence.
Harris had boldly assured that he could procure Aurora Root for Hayley. However, upon their return, they discovered that Aurora Root was far more valuable than anything else in their collection and was nowhere to be found in the herbal market. Even rumors of its availability in the black market did little to help, as the sheer cost was enough to make them think twice. Now, they did not even possess a single piece, let alone the hundred they had hoped for.
“You usually just laze around and know nothing, not even what Aurora Root is!” “Now you’ve gone and made grand promises. If we fail to deliver, do you think that wild girl will ever respect us or see us as anything but trivial?”
Jeremy’s usual calm and courteous demeanor vanished as he slammed the table in frustration.
“What good does berating me do?” Harris retorted defiantly. “Knowing wouldn’t have changed anything; I’d just be admitting I can’t get it right away, which would be just as embarrassing. At least we maintained our dignity when we left. Let’s just forget about the root for now. Hayley didn’t pay anything, so she isn’t in a position to demand it urgently.”
“That’s our only option,” Jeremy sighed deeply. “All I can hope for now is that things go smoothly with Hayley on your side.”
No sooner had he finished speaking than a small figure entered through the front door, causing Jeremy’s expression to turn sour immediately. As Darcy entered, Jeremy immediately scolded her before she could even speak. “Didn’t I tell you to stay at the Carsons’ Estate?” he asked sharply. “It’s only been a day, why are you back already?”
Holding back tears and biting her lip in frustration, Darcy replied, “Dad, it’s not that I want to live there, but… Not only does Alpha Benjamin keep me at a distance, but Hayley’s just too intimidating!”
“She’s an Omega, lower in rank than you, what’s there to be scared of?” Jeremy responded dismissively with a cold snort.
“You didn’t see it. She used just a tiny silver needle to make Ms. Jagged turn tail and run. If I had stayed any longer, I might have ended up seriously hurt!”
At this, Harris let out a mocking laugh. Darcy shot him a sharp look. “What’s so funny?”
“Nothing, just remembered something amusing,” Harris replied with a shrug, trying to appear unconcerned as he walked over and patted Darcy’s shoulder. “Darcy, if it’s too much for you, just be honest about it. Speak gently to Dad, he’ll let you come back, even if it means freeloading off him without contributing anything. No need to spin tales like this.”
“You’re the one who’s a freeloader!” Darcy snapped back. Regaining her composure, she forced a smile. “Yes, I’m the useless one. Since you are so capable, you can take over trying to get close to Hayley.”
She then turned back to Jeremy. “Dad, I’m sorry, I admit I’m not up to the task. I’ll stay home from now on to avoid causing more trouble. As for your big plan, let Harris take care of it. I’m exhausted, I’m heading to my room,” she said, then turned and went upstairs without waiting for a response.
Jeremy opened his mouth to speak, but Darcy did not give him a chance. Seizing the moment, Harris stepped in, flattering, “Dad, don’t worry about her. She’s never been much help; she was always the weakest in our werewolf combat classes. If she’s even scared of an Omega like Hayley, she won’t be of any use. It’d be enough if she just married well without our help. Don’t worry, I’ll handle the Hayley situation smoothly for you.”
“Do you have a plan?” Jeremy asked, hopeful.