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?”

Benjamin spoke slowly, his voice calm but heavy with authority. “Someone is bullying my Of course, I had to

fiancée.

principal and I exchanged stunned

Hayley–an Omega–was Alpha Benjamin’s fiancée?!

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

me, colder and sharper than ever. “Were those rumors spread

invisible pressure weighed down on

couldn’t even catch my breath, let alone find words to defend myself. “I … I … I …

had no idea how to

pointing the finger directly at me. “It was Belle who came to me with

added carefully, “Personally, I don’t believe a student like Hayley, who is both academically outstanding and well–behaved, would do such a thing. However,

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think it would still be best for Hayley to cooperate with an investigation.

Hayley’s POV:

the principal finished speaking, Benjamin glanced at me and gave me

are proof enough,” he directly shot down the principal’s suggestion.

repeatedly, apologizing profusely. “Y–Yes, Alpha, you’re absolutely right. This was my oversight. I didn’t consider

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

lips curved into a smile, his tone full of affection as he asked me, “You want to take care

I nodded.

I’m here to support you.

deeply moved, and looked at

I turned my

“You’re the one who started the