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?”

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

the store was relatively quiet, but Benjamin and I

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

picked up a bottle and examined it closely.

hadn’t changed in all

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

pointing to the painkillers.

that’s right,” she confirmed with a nod.

you,” I replied, placing the bottle back on the

I couldn’t help but glance over at the Ortega Pharmaceuticals products–they were all displayed in the

designed to push customers into buying unnecessary Ortega products.

thought of their deceitful tactics, showing no regard for the safety of ordinary werewolves, filled

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forced myself to calm down, trying to hide

course, he

watched me closely, and after a few steps, he casually commented on 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 lucky. For Yarbrough Enterprise to have

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

smiled, unbothered. “Yarbrough Enterprise isn’t great at management, so it’s no surprise that others took

way around. You find new things alongside the old, and it gives you a sense of belonging. Just like with products–new ones are never as comfortable as the ones we’re used to. Don’t

pausing

and asked, with a hint of curiosity, “Are you talking