Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate
Chapter 678: Help You Once More
Harris’s POV:
Hayley’s biting sarcasm pushed me over the edge, and I felt my anger surge. My eyes, glowing crimson like those of a wolf ready to strike, nearly drove me to confront her physically. However, spotting the beta enforcer standing firmly behind her, I reconsidered. Knowing they underwent the most intensive werewolf combat training and possessed formidable strength, I reluctantly held back my fury.
“Fine, since you put it that way, I’ll help you once more!” I managed to say with a veneer of calm. “But remember, you owe me for this,” I added, hoping she would acknowledge the debt.
Hayley shot me a chilly look and scoffed, “Not likely!” Despite being just an Omega, her confidence was bolstered by the support of Alpha Benjamin and my uncle. She clearly underestimated both my ambitions and my patience. Whether she liked it or not, I was intent on ensuring she would owe me a favor.
Thinking about the situation, I questioned the necessity of involving Vivian at all. The Sanders have access to numerous top doctors who have healed many influential figures over the years—did we really need her?
“Let’s wait and see, Hayley,” I muttered through clenched teeth, shooting her one last resentful glance before turning to leave.
Just an hour after Harris had left, a visibly agitated Jeremy rushed over. When he arrived, only Peter and Virginia were in the front yard.
“Virginia,” Jeremy addressed Virginia anxiously, “Where is Michelle? We need her quickly to help Harris! Harris boldly attempted to treat Ms. Jagged to make amends, but now she is suffering terribly. The Jaggeds are blaming Harris and have taken him into custody,” he explained frantically. “They’re even threatening his life if anything happens to Ms. Jagged!”
Peter responded with cool indifference, his voice dripping with sarcasm, “Uncle, when my father and I were critically ill at Greenhill Hospital, we too were in danger. But did you or Harris ever think to help us then? I seem to recall that not even my mother or grandmother received your attention. I know Michelle well; she prefers to stay out of other people’s affairs. Uncle, perhaps you should leave and find another solution.”
“Someone else’s mess?” Jeremy’s frustration peaked, his eyes narrowing sharply. “Virginia, Harris was raised under your care and a Sander. How can you dismiss his issues so coldly? Have you grown so indifferent from living in the small confines of the Shadow Pack? Has it made you so narrow-minded and heartless? Has she decided to stop recognizing me as her uncle?” Jeremy exclaimed.
Just then, a chilly, stern voice came from behind him. “If you find her cold and heartless, then let’s keep this strictly professional!”
Hayley’s POV:
After hearing his absurd claims, Benjamin and I approached him together. Before I could get a word in, Benjamin addressed him, “If you insist on viewing Hayley as heartless, then let’s skip the pleasantries and talk strictly business.”
At the end of the day, relationships boil down to a transaction of interests. Some people trade goods for goods in a fair exchange, while others, like Jeremy, play on emotions to gain something for nothing. I was not about to let him exploit that angle. Benjamin appeared to share my sentiment. Since Jeremy had come to us, it was only natural to ensure we derived some benefit from him. Otherwise, he would not even deserve the time of day.
Taken aback by Benjamin’s dominant Alpha presence, Jeremy faltered, his voice uncertain as he asked, “What business are we discussing?”