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.”

glanced at the board. The match was

joked, laughing as George sought

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

game

grinned. “George, you’ve got a decent chance of winning this

face lit up. “See? You’re always the clever one!

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

everyone. Dinner is ready!”

his win, announced, “Alrigh, let’s

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upstairs,

is, let me

and

I’ll fix it

page. Henry had somehow managed to include every single detail. His efficiency surprised

all of this in

you think? Say something!” Henry

“Are you sure you’ve

hesitation, Henry nodded. ‘Don’t worry, this is entirely my

I nodded. “Alright,

and signed my name without delay. Seeing my signature, Henry’s face lit up with a wide grin.

finished, I handed the document back to him. Here,

treasure. Haha, Boss, please

standing around for?

chuckled, his enthusiasm unabated. “Got it!”

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