Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 457 Who Can Prove I’m Guilty?

Hayley’s POV:

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She refused to acknowledge anything, her voice defensive as she said, “I don’t know what you’re talking about. I didn’t do anything.”

I couldn’t help but scoff. “You can deny it all you want, but we both know what happened. I’ve heard there are cameras in the hallways near the conference room. They might have captured something.”

I let the words hang in the air for a moment, watching her face flush with discomfort.

“Or, I could just go talk to the admin teacher right now and sort this out. It’d be easy to figure out. If we do, you could be expelled, or your rank could drop to Omega, just like mine. That’s got to be a tough pill to swallow, don’t you think?”

Kirsty took a step back, nearly tripping as her voice trembled. “Y–you can’t be serious…

I noticed her forehead was slick with sweat. She was clearly rattled.

Then, a sharp grin spread across her face. “Even if it was me, what are you going to do? You’re standing here, unharmed. Who can prove I’m guilty?”

I crossed my arms, my tone cold and mocking. “So, you’re admitting it now?”

With that, I pulled out my phone. The screen displayed a recording, making everything clear.

Kirsty’s face drained of color, her shock obvious as she pointed at me. “Y–you…

I hit pause and saved the file.

“Actually,” I said, smirking, “there aren’t any cameras in the hallways. I just said that to get you to confess. But now, I have solid evidence.”

Kirsty lunged at my phone, panic in her eyes. “Give it to me!”

But my reflexes were quicker. I moved the phone out of her reach.

“Kirsty, I thought you were just a spoiled brat, someone who didn’t mean real harm. But now, I’m starting to think I was wrong about you.”

“What do you want from me, Hayley?” she spat, her voice full of frustration.

“Not much,” I replied coolly. “I just want you to realize you’re in my hands now. If you try anything shady again, this recording gets released.”

“You wouldn’t dare!” Her eyes were now sharp, like a wolf’s, glaring at me with fury.

I didn’t flinch. “Try me.”

dawned on her that

she finally relented, her voice barely above a

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I deleted it now, who knew what trouble she’d cause next? It made more sense to keep it as

yet. How you behave from here on out will decide if it ever sees the light of day. If you act right, no

to cut me off. “There won’t be a next time, I

:

her eyes. It was enough to know that she would be cautious now. I decided to put an end to it.

It’s a

walked away, leaving her to stew in

from causing trouble for me for the time

with Kirsty, I pulled out my phone and sent a message to Benjamin.

issue is resolved. Don’t worry.”

Benjamin responded,

Third–person POV:

in Francis’s

excitement as he reviewed the steps

couldn’t help but exclaim, “A genius. A true

It’s unbelievable!

step she took was flawless, and the result was entirely correct. And from what she said, this was

water, and found Francis pacing the

so worked up? You’re getting older, but you’re acting like a kid

up, still full of energy, but quickly regained his composure. “Greg, you don’t understand. If you saw these papers, you’d probably be more excited

an eyebrow, skeptical. “No

for yourself,” Francis challenged

over. “What’s all

chuckled, choosing not to answer, and spread the papers

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hand away. “Don’t touch them! What if

in disbelief. “What’s so special about these? You’re acting like they’re priceless. How am I supposed to see

replied with a grin.

in frustration but leaned in to take a