Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 183 A Serious Lesson

Hayley’s POV:

I couldn’t contain my excitement when I heard those words and quickly turned to look.

#Finished

But there was only a small patch, about the size of a fingertip, and the mood in the room shifted to one of disappointment.

Such a large stone, and yet there was barely a sliver of emerald–though it looked good, this was a 50 million piece of material, which meant a massive loss if it didn’t yield more.

“Don’t rush. This is just a small piece we’ve cut off. We haven’t even reached a third of it yet. There’s still a chance for

more emeralds to show up, someone tried to comfort us.

“This stone looks promising. I’m sure it’s not just this little bit of emerald. We might still have hope.”

People murmured their thoughts, but my heart was already in my throat.

I’m an alpha, and I’ve never been one to panic, but I’d never felt this tense before.

On the other hand, Benjamin remained calm, his face devoid of unnecessary emotion.

I couldn’t help but glance at him with admiration and envy. “Your mindset is incredible.”

Benjamin casually replied, “It’s fine.”

I pursed my lips. I need to learn how to keep a level head like he does.

Otherwise, as an alpha, my management of the Shadow Pack might need to catch up to his Midnight Pack.

it’s not even

I felt much calmer, no longer

gaze on the

sliced deeper, we reached about a third of

store’s most prized piece. It could

second,” Benjamin suddenly called our

quickly stopped, asking, “Alpha, what’s your command?”

glance and

cutter was surprised. “Alpha, the risk with a vertical cut is high.

interrupted, T’s fine. Just do it.”

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183 A Serious Lesson

Finished

cutter quickly moved the stone, positioning it for vertical cut and starting to slice

watched eagerly along with

halves of the stone, and there wasn’t a trace of

million down

this expensive stone only yielded a sliver of emerald. Looks like Hobert’s supply isn’t that great after

myself, but now

hold off on buying. This batch definitely isn’t worth it. We should wait and

my gaze shifting to Benjamin with concern.

comfort, Benjamin turned to the cutter and said, “What’s that on

the cutter’s eyes lit up. He quickly reached out to touch it and excitedly said, “Quick! Keep cutting. There’s a

held their

stone cutter carefully continued to work, and slowly, the glimmering gem began to take shape.

seasoned gemstone merchant beside me exclaim in awe, “A blue diamond! It really is a blue diamond!”

whole room erupted