Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 43 An Unexpected Guest

Hayley’s POV

The hierarchical instincts in his blood made Henry’s face twist with anger almost instantly.

But maybe because he remembered our bet, he just glared at me and didn’t say anything.

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As for me, snapping at him was just an instinctive reaction, a reflex from being an Alpha dealing with at lower–ranked wolf.

Luckily, he didn’t seem to notice.

Once I was done changing into my dress, I grabbed my makeup kit and hid in the dressing room. I quickly adjusted my wig, making myself look a little better than usual, then nodded in satisfaction.

“Alright, this will have to do.”

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By 7 PM, the party at the Southwells residence was already in full swing, the room buzzing with conversations and the clinking of glasses.

Since the Southwells were the ruling family of the Midnight Pack, the guests were all business elites and influential figures. They mingled, exchanging pleasantries and making connections.

As one of the main figures at the event, I entered with Henry. The moment we stepped into the room, all eyes turned to us.

“That must be the fifth son of the Southwells. A real young talent.”

She kind of

quite the background.” They were whispering, but with my sharp hearing. I

face, they didn’t comment on my appearance. Instead, they were more

walked over to us with

want to introduce you to some friends.” George waved

me.

obediently walked over and greeted him affectionately, “Grandpa.”

Mr. Kilmer, an old family friend of the Southwells. Back when I was the Alpha of Midnight Pack, he served as my deputy George began introducing me to some of the important guests.

“Hello, Mr. Kilmer.

CEO of Vastara Corporation.”

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you, Mr.

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main guests, George said, introducing me to the group with great formality. Suddenly, I

attention.

heard about you, Ms. Carson! Winning the International Tennis Open at such a young age is truly impressive. Keep up the

my best,” I replied politely.

ruling family. No wonder, even as an Omega, she carries herself with such poise and grace,” they continued to compliment

“Thank you.”

meeting various business figures and

out of the main hall and into the garden, where I sat down on a

at the Southwells‘ residence was expansive, with a pool nearby. The cool evening breeze made it a peaceful escape from the

me on the shoulder and casually sat next to me. “Alpha, what