Chapter 679: Stay Out of This

Hayley’s POV:

Benjamin glanced at me, and with a nod from me, he took the lead.

“If you want Hayley to treat the illness, that’s fine, but you will need to forfeit all your shares in the Sander Group in return,” Benjamin stated. “Or,” he continued, his tone firm, “step down from your position as pack leader.”

His uncompromising stance was impressive. Benjamin truly lived up to his reputation—I had always heard about how he never allowed his adversaries any leverage, whether in business or battle. Witnessing him in action, exerting such intense pressure, was genuinely awe-inspiring.

Jeremy, clearly displeased, retorted, “This is a matter for my family. While you are the Alpha of the Midnight Pack, you aren’t officially married to Michelle yet, so I’d advise you to stay out of this.”

“What he said represents my views as well,” I interjected firmly.

“Are you questioning the significance of my fiancé in my life?” I asked.

“Let me reiterate: if you want me to save your son, relinquish the shares or resign from your leadership role. Otherwise, be ready to deal with the consequences.”

Jeremy, usually so composed, finally showed signs of cracking under the pressure. “You!” he exclaimed. His glare intensified as he spat out his decision, “Fine, since you won’t help, from now on, you are no longer considered my niece!”

“We’re trembling,” I mocked dryly.

Benjamin approached Jeremy with a sneer, his tone casual yet cutting. “It seems you’ve forgotten that you were the one always keen to link up with my fiancée. Do you think anyone will miss you, clinging like a band-aid?”

“A band-aid?” Jeremy snarled, baring his teeth in anger. “How dare you insult me like that!”

Yet, under Benjamin’s imposing Alpha presence, Jeremy could muster no further protest. With a huff, he turned and stormed out.

No sooner had he left than Benjamin’s phone rang. He glanced at the screen, his face clouding over at the name displayed—“Mother.” As he hesitated, lost in thought, I reached over, snatched the phone from his hand, and answered it myself.

Odessa’s voice came through the speaker, sharp and accusing. “Benjamin, I know you would do anything for that lowly Omega, Hayley. But we are your parents. Even if you can’t be present to show filial respect,…”

Her piercing tone agitated my wolf, Hera, making it difficult to remain composed. I resisted the urge to retort harshly and instead asked calmly, “Are you finished?”