Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 53 1 Need Your Help

Hayley’s POV:

I had no choice but to turn around and greet him, “What a coincidence. You’re here too.”

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“Germ,” he said bluntly, leaving me confused for a moment. But then, I thought of something and asked, “Are you giving me a ride home? That’s great. I won’t need to call a taxi.”

Without waiting for a response, I opened the car door and got in. Benjamin didn’t offer any explanation. Soon, the driver started the engine and drove off.

I thought he was taking me home, but soon after the car began moving, he handed me a stack of documents. “These are the details for the meeting will Dorian Neel later. Go through them,” he instructed.

Puzzled. I looked at him. “Why are you giving these to me?”

“My assistant couldn’t make it, so I need your help, he replied.

“Wait, you want me to act as your assistant?” I asked, still unsure. Benjamin nodded. Tll appreciate it.”

Though I felt hesitant, I couldn’t think of a reason to say no. I remembered how he had helped me during the tennis match, so I sighed and agreed. I opened the files and began reviewing them.

A little while later, the car stopped in front of a fancy Michelin–starred restaurant, and I followed Benjamin inside.

In the elevator, I caught my reflection and instinctively adjusted my glasses. Benjamin noticed and said, “You should take care of your appearance more often. Being well–groomed is an advantage.”

I was about to snap back at him, but the elevator

thin oors opened

look bad, why ask for

weren’t for wanting to avoid attention from the Southwell brothers, I wouldn’t have gone through the trouble of hiding my true appearance when I came to the

here. Benjamin’s voice

mate!” Hera urged, completely

my frustration, I reluctantly followed. As soon as we walked into the private room, the other party stood

hand briefly. “Sorry for the delay, Mr.

at me but quickly looked away, clearly not impressed

mind and sat

the table, Jed Field from Mount

a quick introduction. “This is my assistant,

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linh? You look too young for that” Jed chuckled, eyeing me in a

didn’t show any displeasure. I explained.

Field.”

the truth, I could tell from their expressions that no one, not even Benjamin, believed me. But

his secretary to bring out the documents. As we shifted to business, the atmosphere became more

my best to support Benjamin as his assistant, answering questions confidently, even when they

for the waiter and said, “Bring out

get back, I’ll have our legal

“Thank you. I look