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?”

bullying my Of course, I had to

fiancée.

the principal and I exchanged stunned glances, both

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

back to me, colder and sharper

down on

let alone find words to defend

no idea how to

finger directly at me. “It was Belle who came to me with the report that Hayley was

outstanding and well–behaved, would do such a thing. However, rumors like this

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best for Hayley to cooperate with an investigation. Let the facts speak

Hayley’s POV:

speaking, Benjamin glanced at me and gave me a reassuring look.

facts do you need? Her words are proof enough,”

my oversight. I didn’t

at Benjamin’s sleeve and whispered, “I can handle

a smile, his tone full of affection as he asked me,

I nodded.

he whispered softly enough that only the two of us could hear, “Don’t worry. I’m here to support you. Just do whatever you want to do boldly. No matter what happens, I’ll always

moved, and looked at Benjamin with genuine gratitude.

my attention to

her and sharply demanded, “You’re the one who started the