Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate
Chapter 529 Solving the Issue at Its Core
The online chatter was escalating rapidly.
Benjamin left Hayley because he went to deal with the issue.
Meanwhile, in the conference room, an emergency PR cam had been gathered in haste.
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The group was caught in a heated debate, brainstorming strategies to manage the crisis. Their primary objective was clear to shield Hayley’s reputation at all costs.
Someone proposed, “The top priority should be to redirect public attention. If we release a celebrity scandal, it’ll grab people’s attention and take the heat off.”
“That’s just a short–term fix,” another countered. “Why not negotiate with the website to remove entirely? It might be costly, but it’s a permanent solution.”
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Someone else chimed in, “Or we could have the legal team send a strongly worded letter in the name of the Midnight Pack and the Southwells!”
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Those typical PR approaches didn’t sit right with me. None of them seemed effective enough.
I stayed quiet, seated at the head of the table, letting them argue while I mulled over the situation.
Irving had maneuvered in a way that tied Hayley’s reputation to his, forcing my
hand.
He was trying to compel me to negotiate or offer him leniency, but he was mistaken. He had no leverage to make me bow to him.
What he’d done to Hayley wouldn’t go unpunished.
But for now, my focus was ensuring that no one would ever dare to harm Hayley or tarnish her name again.
Lost in thought, I snapped back to reality and tapped the table twice. The room instantly fell silent, all turning to me.
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“It seems you don’t fully grasp how much Hayley means to me,” I began. “Let me make it crystal clear- while I remain the Alpha of the Midnight Pack and the head of the Southwell Group, Hayley’s reputation is as vital as my own.
“She’ll be my Luna. I expect all of you to treat her with the respect she deserves.”
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Glancing at my watch, I added, “It’s now 1:28 p.m. You’ve wasted 18 minutes and 23 seconds. By 2:00 p.m., I want every trace of these rumors wiped from social media.
“If not, you all will be unemployed!”
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Chapter 529 Solving the Issue at its Core
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their seriousness.
They had just over 30 minutes to act, but no one dared to guess which approach Benjamin favored.
Given his mood, asking him for clarification felt like signing their death warrant.
They were stuck between two choices. The first was to say silent, let the clock tick by, allow the rumors to spread unchecked, and then accept the blame and inevitable dismissal.
The second was to gather their courage and ask Benjamin for guidance, risking his wrath and the terrifying glare that could chill anyone to the bone.
Both options seemed like losing battles, and no one was brave enough to decide quickly.
At last, Tyrone broke the tense silence. “What’s wrong with all of you? Didn’t you hear the Alpha? He wants this resolved immediately, no matter what it takes! Now move!”
His sharp command spurred the nervous team into action. They leaped from their seats and bolted out of the room, leaving it eerily quiet once again.
Benjamin leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes while his brow furrowed in deep thought.
Tyrone glanced at him, feeling
a pang of pity for how drained he looked. Hoping to offer some comfort, he said, “Ms. Carson may be an Omega, but she’s tough. She won’t let these rumors break her.”
Benjamin didn’t respond or show any sign that he’d heard, remaining perfectly still.
The silence grew awkward, so Tyrone shifted the subject to the search. “We’ve combed the area where Ms. Carson was found, but Irving wasn’t captured.”
Wasn’t captured?
Benjamin’s eyes instantly snapped open.
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