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

I muttered, “If he thin oors opened just then. Swallowing my retort, I shot him

why ask for my help?”

wouldn’t have gone through the trouble of hiding my true appearance when I

are you standing there for? Come over here. Benjamin’s voice snapped me out

destined mate!” Hera urged, completely ignoring his

As soon as we walked into the private room, the other party stood up respectfully to greet Benjamin, “Alpha,

shook his hand briefly. “Sorry for

smiled. “No worries, I just got here.” He glanced at me but quickly looked

and sat next to

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

“This

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young for that” Jed chuckled, eyeing me in a way that made me uncomfortable.

agreed to help, I naturally didn’t show

Field.”

that no one, not even

to the contract?” Dorian suggested, motioning for his secretary to bring out

as his assistant, answering questions confidently, even when they were complicated. I noticed Benjamin looking at me with more appreciation as the meeting progressed.

while, the food arrived. Dorian signaled for the waiter and said, “Bring out

done. Once we get back, I’ll have our legal team draft the contract, and we can sign

I look forward to