Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 574 Drag Midnight Pack Into a Crisis

Hayley’s POV:

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Steven’s question lingered in the room, but I stayed composed. “It’s just to spread positive rumors to make everyone believe that Ortega Enterprise is backed by significant financial strength, while Southwell Group is on the brink of collapse. This would attract investors to Ortega, making its value soar

Steven chuckled lightly. “Since you already know that, why would you want me to get involved with your fiancé’s rival?

“Or are you suggesting that you and Mr. Southwell aren’t on the best terms, and you want to teach him a lesson?”

Before I could respond, he continued, “Forgive me for being blunt, but that lesson you want could be disastrous. If you go down this path, it could bring Southwell Group to its knees–and drag Midnight Pack into a crisis as well.”

As he spoke, he subtly glanced at Benjamin, as though implying I didn’t fully understand the dynamics at play.

I was about to reply when Steven went on, his voice unwavering. “Ms. Carson, you may be clever, but there’s still a lot you don’t grasp about business. I could have just sat back and let Southwell Group’s stock tank. But out of respect for X, I’ve been patient enough to warn you.”

Benjamin gently patted the back of my hand, offering a calming touch.

The irritation in me quickly subsided, and I took a slow, steady breath to regain my composure.

Once I was in control again, I responded with a sharp tone, “If I recall correctly, X’s exact instructions were to assist from the sidelines, not to take matters into your own hands.”

I locked eyes with Steven, my voice rising in authority. “So, Mr. Lowe, are you intending to defy X’s wishes?”

too rashly, and I needed to

stared at me, his gaze steady and calculating.

met his stare without

arrogance in his demeanor

reaction is slower than I expected,” I replied coldly. “Maybe after living abroad for so long, you’ve

illness. I will make them pay for that.”

flicker in Steven’s eyes–was it approval? Or

voice firm and

Benjamin and I

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following day, the news hit: Steven and the Ortegas spotted together at a

grinning at the newspaper. His own

busy swinging a club in the distance. Daniel’s

grow even more.

Steven’s backing, he felt

if Benjamin was the Alpha

might be a fierce fighter, but when it came to business, no one–least of all

Steven firmly in his corner, he planned to show Benjamin a lesson–one that might just end with him taking control of the Midnight Pack as

confidently dialed a number,

movement.

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