Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 591 What’s There to Explain?

Hayley’s POV:

Finished

Axel let out a deep sigh, his furrowed brow showing his frustration from the moment the conversation started. When he finally spoke, his breath was heavy with irritation.

He slowly turned his gaze to Benjamin, uncertainty written all over his face. “Son, I know you’re capable.” He hesitated for a moment, then added, “But… as the Alpha of Midnight Pack and the heir to the Southwell family, you owe your uncles and the family an explanation.”

Benjamin met his father’s gaze with calm detachment. “What’s there to explain?” he asked, his voice steady. “When it comes to making money, no one demands an explanation, but when a minor issue pops up, suddenly I’m under scrutiny?

“Has the Southwell family really come to this?” He scoffed, the words bitter on his tongue, “Are we now like those who thrive on gossip for personal gain?”

The elder who had already challenged Benjamin stood up, slamming his hand down on the table. “What kind of nonsense are you spouting? Do you think we’re just some random people?”

His voice was full of outrage, “Even Old Mr. Southwell had to respect us when he was alive. But now, just because you’ve been Alpha for a few days, you’re already showing disrespect to an elder like me?”

He glared at Benjamin, his voice turning colder, “Make a choice today–either stand by the Southwell family’s interests or side with this insignificant Omega woman. Choose wisely.”

toward me, a sneer playing on

in response, my gaze unwavering.

think just because you’ve enjoyed everything handed to you for so long, you’ve earned it?” he said, his voice sharp. “When the pack was at war, it was Grandpa and I who led the charge

“The Southwell Group thrived under my grandfather’s leadership. The rest of you just collected your dividends year after year, and now you have

with embarrassment, his eyes flicking nervously toward Odessa, silently seeking her support.

Benjamin nor I missed the quiet exchange

voice cut through the tension, icy and direct. “Odessa,” he called

met his gaze, she

people here?” Benjamin asked,

didn’t even try to deny it. After a long pause, she sighed heavily

ruin everything, dragging the Southwells down with you. Son, it’s not too

turn hack”

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591 What’s There to Explain?

out a bitter laugh. “Then from

and disappointment in his expression, and