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.”

at the board. The match was evenly balanced with no clear

laughing as George sought

“Relax, I’m not cheating. I just

game

a decent chance of winning this one. Play it steady,

lit up. “See? You’re always

the board, chatting and laughing while the game progressed. In the end, George clinched victory over Benjamin by

Dinner

announced, “Alrigh, let’s head to the dining

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Henry suddenly leaped down from upstairs, grabbing my arm and

there’s anything wrong with this If there is, let me know right away, and immediately. He handed me a printed document.

and

I’ll fix it

the page. Henry

all of this

you think? Say something!” Henry pressed, eager for

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

worry, this is

a moment, I nodded. “Alright, let’s do it. Hand me

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

the document back to

priceless treasure. Haha, Boss, please take care of me

are you standing around for? Go

chuckled, his enthusiasm unabated. “Got it!”

of warmth I hadn’t experienced in a long time. But my gaze couldn’t help but drift to Irving’s empty seat, a stark reminder