Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 132 You’ve Always Held a Special Place in My Heart.

Hayley’s POV:

Finished

“Mr. Reese! We should finalize the contract first, then we can drink to our hearts‘ content, don’t you think?”

Roger, clearly frustrated by my repeated focus on the collaboration and contract, finally expressed his. exasperation. “Ms. Carson, are you suggesting that our primary focus should be an signing this contract, after which we can enjoy more casual activities like singing and drinking?”

I nodded. “Of course! Only after we sign the contract can we officially begin our collaboration, right? Until it’s down in black and white, I won’t be at ease.

Roger cut me off, “Alright, Ms. Carson! Bring out the contract. We’ve already discussed most of the details with your company, and I’ve looked it over–no issues. Let’s sign it right now.”

I hadn’t expected him to be so straightforward. 1 quickly looked at Benjamin, then reached into my briefcase and pulled out the contract, handing it over promptly. “Mr. Reese, here you go.”

Roger flipped straight to the last page and signed his name with a flourish. “There, now you’re satisfied. right, Ms. Carson?”

Ismiled, pleased. “Yes, Mr. Reese! I’ll drink to that.” Saying this, I picked up my glass, clinked it lightly with Roger’s, and downed the contents in one go.

a hearty laugh. “Ms. Carson, you truly are a remarkable

also downed his glass. Then he turned to Benjamin. “Alpha, Ms. Carson here is truly extraordinary. I held off on signing for so long, couldn’t bring myself to do it, but after a few words

credit. As a key member of the Southwell Group, she’s simply dedicated to ensuring a successful collaboration. It’s her professionalism, not any personal charm, that led to this decisive moment.”

for you are as clear as day, so obvious that even

embarrassment. “Roger, stop that!”

drop it! Your business is your

her big, watery eyes stayed fixed on Benjamin’s profile. “Ben, please don’t pay any attention to my brother. You’ve always held a special place in

seemed oblivious to the depth of her emotion, responding with a characteristically playful tease. “Special? Ms. Reese, are you implying I’ve become too special? That I’ve, shall we say, expanded my sphere

tone had a hint of teasing in it, which helped to break the tension. Winona couldn’t help but laugh, “Ben, if that’s how

the lighthearted exchange between Benjamin and her, I started

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132 You’ve Always Held a Special

Hera was also becoming

#Finished

“Alpha, I have something I need

just sat down, and now you want to leave? Are you really just here to sign the contract, planning to turn your back on us as soon as the