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.”

match was

Tanner joked, laughing

“Relax, I’m not cheating. I just want

game

decent chance of winning this one. Play

You’re always the

chatting and laughing while the game progressed. In the end,

Dinner is ready!”

his win, announced, “Alrigh, let’s

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the entrance, Henry suddenly leaped down from upstairs, grabbing my arm and pulling me away in a

you check if there’s anything wrong with this If there is, let me know

and

I’ll fix it

tables and clauses laid out on the page. Henry had somehow managed to

written all of this in

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

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

worry, this is

“Alright, let’s do it. Hand me

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

handed the document

was holding a priceless treasure. Haha, Boss, please

standing around for?

his enthusiasm unabated.

warmth I hadn’t experienced in a long time.