Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 160 Evenly Balanced

Hayley’s POV:

“We need to establish a contract. You have to follow my arrangements. If you break the rules, the agreement becomes null and void. On the other hand, if you follow my methods diligently, I can guarantee your progress in learning.”

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Henry didn’t hesitate for a second. “Alright; I agree. I’ll draft the contract as soon as I get back. Just wait and

sec.”

I raised an eyebrow. “You better think this through. Once it’s signed, there’s no backing out.”

“Don’t worry. I won’t regret it,” he replied confidently.

Once we arrived at the Southwells‘ residence, Henry bolted upstairs, heading straight for the study.

I walked in at a leisurely pace. The housekeeper greeted me respectfully, “Ms. Carson, welcome back!”

I shrugged off my coat and handed it to her.

She quickly added, “All four young masters, including the Alpha, are home today. They’re in the backyard with Old Mr. Southwell. Would you like to join them?”

Hearing that all four Southwell brothers were home was a surprise. They were usually so busy that it was rare for them to gather together.

“I’ll head over myself, I replied.

Making my way to the backyard, I saw Benjamin playing chess with George. Christopher and Tanner stood nearby, offering strategic advice like rival tacticians. The scene was surprisingly harmonious.

“George!” I called out as I approached.

George looked up quickly. “Hayley, you’re back! Come over here and take a look at this. Ben’s chess has improved so much, I’m barely keeping up.”

the board. The match was evenly balanced with no clear

Tanner joked, laughing as George sought

chuckled. “Relax, I’m not cheating. I just want Hayz

game

got a decent chance of winning this one. Play

“See? You’re always the clever

In the end, George clinched victory over Benjamin by a slim

everyone. Dinner is

his win, announced, “Alrigh, let’s head to the

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down from upstairs, grabbing my arm

is, let me know right away, and immediately. He handed me

and

I’ll fix it

densely packed tables and clauses laid out on the page.

had written all of this

what do you think? Say something!” Henry pressed, eager

at him seriously. “Are you sure you’ve thought this

nodded. ‘Don’t worry, this is entirely

moment, I nodded. “Alright, let’s do

passed me a pen. I took it and signed my name without delay. Seeing my signature, Henry’s face lit

I handed the document back

holding a priceless treasure. Haha, Boss, please take care

are you standing around

enthusiasm unabated.

a sense of warmth I hadn’t experienced in a long time. But my gaze couldn’t