Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 326 The Rebuke

Belle’s POV:

As soon as Benjamin arrived, the entire atmosphere in he office changed completely.

The principal greeted him with utmost respect, bowing slightly. “Alpha.”

After all, he was the Alpha of the Midnight Pack, someone no one dared to cross.

He exuded an overpowering Alpha presence, his sharp gaze landing squarely on me.

“Alpha,” I stammered as I quickly bent down to bow, my hands trembling.

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“Let it go? Who gave you the nerve to say something so shameless?” he barked at me, his tone seething with anger.

I froze, shaking uncontrollably, unable to string together a coherent sentence.

“A–Alpha… I…

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But Alpha Benjamin didn’t even spare me another glance. Instead, he walked straight over to Hayley and- shockingly–wrapped his arm around her shoulder in a display of intimacy.

I couldn’t believe it. Their relationship was that close?

The principal, standing beside me, wiped the sweat from his forehead nervously and stammered, “Alpha, what brings you here?”

his voice calm but heavy with authority. “Someone is bullying

fiancée.

mouth, the principal and I exchanged stunned glances, both

Omega–was Alpha Benjamin’s fiancée?!

trying to remain composed. “Alpha, this might all be a misunderstanding.

sharper than ever. “Were those rumors spread by you?”

down on me, suffocating and relentless.

let alone find words to defend myself. “I

idea how

the principal spoke up, pointing the finger directly at me. “It was Belle who came to me with the

is both academically outstanding and

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Alpha, I think it would still be best for Hayley to

Hayley’s POV:

speaking, Benjamin glanced at me and gave me

you need? Her words are proof enough,” he directly

principal nodded repeatedly, apologizing profusely. “Y–Yes, Alpha, you’re absolutely right. This was my oversight. I didn’t consider the situation properly and caused Hayley unnecessary trouble. I’ll find a way to resolve

sleeve and

his tone full of affection as

I nodded.

only the two of us could hear, “Don’t worry. I’m here to support you. Just

at

speaking, I turned my attention to Belle.

the one who started the rumors