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

he thin

ask for my help?”

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

standing there for? Come over here. Benjamin’s voice

Get closer to our destined mate!” Hera urged, completely ignoring his bossy

reluctantly followed. As soon as we walked into the private room, the other party stood up respectfully to greet Benjamin, “Alpha, good to see you.”

shook his hand briefly. “Sorry for the delay, Mr. Neel.”

He glanced at me but quickly looked away, clearly not impressed by my appearance.

sat next to

is this?” another man at the table, Jed Field from

gave a quick introduction. “This is my

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You look too young for that” Jed chuckled, eyeing me in a way that made me

agreed to help, I naturally didn’t show any displeasure. I explained. Tve already graduated,

Field.”

tell from their expressions that no

Dorian suggested, motioning for his secretary to bring out the documents. As we shifted to business, the atmosphere became

to support Benjamin as his assistant, answering questions confidently, even when they were complicated.

while, the food arrived. Dorian signaled for the waiter and said, “Bring out the red wine I stored here.”

smiled. “Alpha, this deal is done. Once we get back, I’ll have our legal team draft the contract, and

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