Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 157 Won’t Go the Way You Want

Hayley’s POV

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+8 Pearls

I set my pen down, surprised someone would come to school looking for me. Curiosity piqued. I stood up and walked out.

The moment I stepped into the hallway, I sensed Heras growing agitation. Looking up, I spotted Irving standing at the far end of the corridor.

My mood soured immediately. I’d been planning to confront him anyway, and now here he was, showing up uninvited.

I walked toward him and asked coldly, “You’re looking for me?”

Irving turned his head to meet my gaze. “Let’s talk, he said simply before turning to leave.

Thesitated for a moment but decided to follow him.

quiet, tree–lined path on campus.

got something to say, just spit it out,” I said bluntly, my tone unfriendly.

didn’t use to talk to me like this, Hayley. Why are we acting

you ever hear

crossed my arms and continued, “And then I learned not everything is as it seems–like you. You act so didlerent, but it’s all just

you want.”

expression as sinister as a demon’s. “Hayley, you can’t fault me

want, but don’t you dare use me in the

all been an act, hasn’t it? You were just using me to achieve some goal of yours.”

paid off in some ways. But it’s a shame–I’m not interested in you. And I despise people like you, Irving People who can’t play fair, who always resort to

leveled him with a glare. “The thing I hate most is using feelings

of embarrassment. Instead, he chuckled

shot back, “Mr. Irving, we’re not close enough for you

you know it’s all an act? Can’t you believe that I like you?”

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