Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 545 Wasting Too Much of His Precious Time

Hayley’s POV:

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The moment Benjamin heard the sound, he turned toward me. As soon as he saw me, the hard, serious look on his face melted into a warm smile.

Without wasting a second, he set his tablet aside, rolled down the car window, and asked, “Heading out? Can I have the pleasure of being your driver?”

I was well aware of how busy Benjamin was–more than just your average busy. Managing the Southwell Group while also dealing with the complexities of the Midnight Pack left him with little time for anything, including meals.

As an Alpha and a CEO, I understood firsthand how draining that lifestyle could be.

I hated the thought of him wasting too much of his precious time on me.

“I’m just stepping out for a quick errand to the nearby grocery store. It’s only a short walk, so you don’t need to bother. Just finish your work and rest when you get home,” I said with a smile to reassure him.

But Benjamin didn’t respond to my attempt to dismiss him. He unbuckled his seatbelt without a word, got out of the car, and opened the door for me.

With a polite smile, he insisted, “I’m not tired. You don’t give enough credit to an Alpha’s energy. Plus, you’re always so busy; it’s not often I get to see you.

“Would you be willing to spend some time with me now, as my fiancée?”

skip a beat, and without thinking, I nodded. I

hour, the store was relatively quiet, but Benjamin and I drew plenty

passed the pharmacy aisle, I noticed some painkillers from Yarbrough Enterprise, a brand my family always kept in stock when I was

a bottle

hadn’t changed in all these

then, a store employee approached me with a friendly smile. “Miss, that’s actually a free gift. If you buy products from Ortega

I asked, pointing

she confirmed

I replied, placing the

leaving, I couldn’t help but glance over at the Ortega Pharmaceuticals

this strategy was designed to push customers into buying unnecessary

regard for the safety of ordinary werewolves, filled

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Benjamin still beside me, I forced myself to calm down, trying

of course,

Yarbrough Enterprise. “The Ortegas have made a lot of progress in the pharmaceutical industry in recent years. Most of their competitors haven’t been so

a compliment,” I said, picking up a soft towel and tossing it into

management, so it’s no surprise that others took advantage of them. The market tends to favor the new, after all.”

words hit me harder than I expected. I stopped and looked up at him, saying with determination, “I think it’s the other way around. You find new things alongside the old, and it gives you a sense of belonging. Just like with products–new

me, pausing in

of curiosity, “Are you talking about people, or