Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 495 How Should I Explain This?

Hayley’s POV:

+8 Pearls

Almost immediately, the head of the committee took the stage with a microphone in hand to make a

statement.

“Ladies and gentlemen, the selection committee is commissioned by the Mathematics Association and operates under principles of absolute fait

transparency, and integrity. The results of the evaluation.

are free from any external interference. Please rest assured of this.”

However, some people in the audience weren’t convinced.

“Who knows if you’ve secretly been bribed! An Omega woman winning the championship? I’m the first to call it unfair!”

“Exactly! We refuse to accept this result! If you don’t explain, we’ll report the committee for taking bribes and interfering with academic fairness!” someone else chimed in, fueling the chaos.

“Uhh… The head of the committee hadn’t expected such an extreme reaction from the other contestants. and was momentarily at a loss for words on how to respond.

He turned to me for help pleadingly, “Ms. Carson, would you be willing to demonstrate your award- winning solution here on the spot?”

Initially, I had no intention of stooping to argue with troublemakers. But when I saw the helpless look on the committee head’s face, I couldn’t bring myself to refuse,

I glanced indifferently at the runner–up and issued a challenge, “How about a match?

Arguing would’ve been a waste of breath.

I didn’t deserve the title, stormed onto

before turning my gaze to the third–place contestant as well. “Since you’re questioning my abilities, why don’t you come up with the question? Whoever solves it the fastest wins. That

a moment before nodding. “Fair enough.”

Third–person’s POV:

the stage, pulled out his phone, and projected the final question from last

able to solve last year. However, the solution has since been published, giving the runner–up

wasn’t entirely biased.

truly had the skills, she should have been familiar with last

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How Should I Explain This?

+8 Peoris

were brought on stage for the competion. Hayley and the runner–up each took a marker pen

venue fell silent. Scholars and guests alike lid their breath.

the problem using the previously published solution as his

was still standing in front of the screen resting her chin

to spread

will never match the real talent. She’s showing her true colors

skills clearly can’t compare to

should just admit she can’t do it and step

his pace, utterly confident in

at Hayley

Hayley’s POV:

I finally pieced together

my marker pen, I walked straight to the whiteboard and wrote down

side of the board and flipped it to

the cap back onto

I said