Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 102 Hadn’t Recognized Me

Hayley’s POV:

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“It’s nothing. You just look like an old acquaintance. He leftly redirected the conversation. “Let’s go.”

ly redirected the conversation. “Let’s go”

Relief surged through me.

He likely hadn’t recognized me.

My disguise was meticulously crafted; I had even managed to mask my scent so effectively that even Thomas’s wolf had been oblivious to it.

Benjamin’s assistant arranged our flight upgrade, and son we boarded the plane headed for Aulom.

After a long journey filled with numerous flights and layovers that spanned over ten hours, Benjamin and I finally arrived in Mornant.

Stepping off the plane, I was immediately hit by a wave of fatigue. However, I was the only one among our trio who spoke Mornantese, which made my role essential.

Despite my exhaustion, I had to facilitate communication with the locals until we reached our hotel. The instant I hit the bed, I surrendered to sleep, grateful for the chance to rest.

It took a full day for me to adjust to the new time zone, and by the third day, I finally felt like myself again.

Upon waking, I noticed a message from Benjamin that be had sent earlier. “Ms. Selena, please meet in the hotel lobby at 8:00 AM.”

After reading the text, I replied simply with an “Okay” and set my phone aside. I hurried through my morning routine, opting for a more formal business outfit and donning the glasses I had prepared earlier. projecting a polished and professional image.

When I arrived in the lobby, Benjamin and his assistant were already there, waiting.

“Ms. Selenal” the assistant greeted me with enthusiasm, handing me a schedule. This outlines today’s agenda for Mr. Benjamin. You’ll be translating for him throughout the day, so it’ll be quite a busy schedule. Are you comfortable with that?”

reassured him, “No problem. I’m

going.” The assistant beamed with

settled into the business vehicle, and during the drive, I briefly introduced Benjamin to some of Mornant’s customs

over 4,000 millimeters of rain each year, but the central area we’re in is a rain shadow zone, getting less than 1,000 millimeters, making it Mornants driest region. So, Mr. Benjamin,

“You seem

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casually, “I developed a liking for a particular uit from here during college, so I researched the local culture and learned a bit of the

admiration. “It’s clear you

several grades, which allowed me to start college at a young age.”

you attend?” Benjamin inquired. Intrigued.

University of

coincidence; I pursued a dual degree at Cryving University in my time.”

revelation. “Mr. Benjamin, as the

composed as he replied, “Ms. Seler, you seem quite the conversationalist for someone in

I chuckled lightly.

Before we knew it,

of Benjamin’s arrival and had sent representatives to greet him at the import site. As soon as he stepped out, the sound of

ritual, Benjamin looked puzzled.

custom; the firecrackers are meant to honor your

Benjamin exited the vehicle. A government representative approached him with a bright smile, extending a hand and speaking fluent Morantese. “Welcome, Mr. Benjamin, to the Mornant First Mining Area. We look forward to your guidance on

their exchange of greetings. Then, I followed the government representative to the mining site for an inspection.

seamless communication between both parties. Before long, it was noon, and the government representative led

is quite spicy; I hope you can handle it,” I whispered to him. Benjamin responded with a calm demeanor, I’ll do my best to appreciate

I seized the moment to grab a bottle of yogurt from the front desk for him. “Mr. Benjamin, drink some yogurt! After this, I can take you somewhere with milder options.”

he accepted the yogurt I offered,

pour fruit wine, a local favorite, for Benjamin. I

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