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?”

him, “No

Let’s get going.” The

the business vehicle, and during the drive, I

climate. The temperature remains fairly consistent year–round, with heavy rainfall concentrated in June, July, and August due to the southwest monsoon. Rain also falls in May, September, and October. Most regions receive 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, it’s a good idea to carry a

“You seem quite well–versed

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college, so I researched the local culture and learned a

eyebrow, looking at me with admiration. “It’s clear you must

skipping several grades, which allowed me to start college at a

did you attend?” Benjamin inquired.

of Eastleyford”

catch Benjamin’s attention. “What a coincidence;

surprised by this revelation. “Mr. Benjamin, as

“Ms. Seler, you

I chuckled lightly.

time slipped away. Before we

Group was collaborating with the Mornant government on an oil extraction initiative, pouring in hundreds of millions. The government had been aware of Benjamin’s arrival and had sent representatives

local welcoming ritual,

the firecrackers are meant to honor

down, 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

greetings. Then, I followed the

parties. Before long, it was noon, and the government

you can handle it,” I whispered to him. Benjamin responded with a calm demeanor, I’ll do my best to appreciate their culinary traditions.”

the restroom, 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

he accepted the yogurt I offered,

government representatives continued to pour fruit wine, a local favorite, for Benjamin. I

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