Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 69 A Good Opportunity to Approach Her

Irving’s POV:

+8 Pearls

I noticed that Hayley seemed downcast, and I thought this might be a good opportunity to approach her. I asked, “So, any plans for the weekend?”

She glanced at me and replied, “No, not really.”

I suggested, “I heard a new equestrian club opened up on the west side of town. How about we go horseback riding together?”

Hayley shook her head, rejecting the idea. “Nah. Not a fan of horse riding.”

“Okay, how about catching a movie? There’s a comedy that just came out, and it’s getting good reviews.”

Hayley looked a bit surprised at my offer.

“Irving, you …” Before she could finish, I quickly interrupted her, “Don’t get me wrong; I’m just worried you might feel bored over the weekend. Plus, it’s what George suggested–we should keep you company.”

“No, thanks. I can manage on my own.”

Her refusal was clear, and it dawned on me that I might have been too eager. I was rushing things. “Alright, if you have thoughts of anywhere you’d like to go, just let me know, and I’ll take you.”

Hayley nodded slightly. I felt a slight sense of relief.

As I drove her home, we ran into Benjamin at the foot of the stairs. He was coming down just as we reached the top. Hayley greets him first.

Benjamin shot me a long, unreadable look before turning to Hayley and saying, “Grandpa is looking for you just now. If you have time, you should see him in the study.”

Hayley thanked him and said, “Got it. I’ll head there now.”

With that, she headed upstairs to the study.

left, Benjamin turned to me, his Alpha aura radiating a warning. “Don’t have any ideas about Hayley. She’s not someone you

and challenged, “What’s that supposed to mean, Ben? I’m just following George’s advice to look out for her. How does that translate into me

know you’ve been focused on pack affairs ever since you became Alpha, but you should pay attention to company matters. I heard we’re developing new projects that require

“Just heed my warning; don’t cross the line!”

wasn’t just about business

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69 A Good Opportunity to Approach Her

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better be.” With

Hayley’s POV:

on the

“Come in!”

open and stepped into the study. “Grandpa Southwell, you want to talk

with a cheerful smile, “Come here

a document and said, “This is for an important project meeting. You’re coming with me

me to come along? But I don’t know

“It’s fine. Just think of it as a chance to keep

to go to school. I agreed to join him the next day. Early in the morning, I

in a wide array of sectors–from oil and gas to real estate development and

and went all the way to the top–floor conference room. As

them to sit down. He said, “Just relax and carry on with the

after they had taken their

brings

check things out. Don’t mind me; I’m just here to observe.”

that, Benjamin returned to his

project for the next quarter is the Mornant crude oil project … “I listened to them discuss business matters and was completely uninterested. So, I pulled out my phone to play

for the Mornant project is ready, and we’re in further communication