Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 104 Do You Know Anyone Here.

Hayley’s POV:

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In the realm of rock betting, there was a well–known saying–a single cut can either make you wealthy or leave you destitute; it has the power to alter your fate or send you spiraling into misfortune.

We stepped out of the vehicle and were met by two anent streets, bustling with shops and stalls that showcased an array of raw stones, each varying in shape, color, and size.

As I explored this unfamiliar place for the first time, confusion washed over me, prompting me to ask. “Are we here to buy emerald ores?”

Benjamin nodded and replied. “Just come and take a look

He guided me down the street to the right. Along the way, I noticed not only locals milling about but also some Westerners like us, their sharp expressions revealing their business–oriented mindset.

Stopping at a corner, Benjamin focused intently on a particular raw stone. “Go ask how much this one is,” he instructed.

I followed his lead and engaged in a conversation in fluent Mornant, but when I heard the vendor’s price, I was taken aback. “Eighty thousand for this piece of junk?!”

Raising an eyebrow. Benjamin inquired. “Is that 80 thousand in local currency or 80,000 dollars?”

want 80 grand for this worthless rock? Anyone who

as I voiced my disbelief, Benjamin declared. Tll take it.

stared at him, shocked. My role was merely to translate; the decision to purchase was entirely his. I

vendor, I negotiated fiercely, employing my bargaining skills and successfully reducing the price by 5 thousand dollars. We

rock, I still struggled to comprehend its supposed worth, especially since I didn’t

Hera give it a sniff, but she sensed nothing unusual.

however, appeared unfazed and

four or five more rocks, each costing between 50 thousand and

do you intend to do with all these rocks?” I

he glanced at the rock I was holding and said,

entered a nearby shop, and when I mentioned that we wanted to cut the rocks, a crowd quickly gathered around us. The shop owner approached

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are we proceeding?” I asked, and he

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rock to the craftsman. As the crowd closed in, the rock cutter examined the rock and muttered, “Neither the pattern nor the color suggests it contains emerald, before turning

his question, Benjamin issued direct order. “Start by cutting from the left side and

the machinery with remarkable precision. Yet, the process was slow, requiring both steadiness and attention to

anticipation, the first rock was discovered to be empty!

I felt a pang of regret for the tens of thousands of dollars

do you want to continue?” the rock cutter asked. glanced at Benjamin, and under