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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+8 Pearls

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?”

made my heart skip a beat, and without thinking, I nodded. I bent down

store was relatively quiet, but Benjamin

painkillers from Yarbrough Enterprise, a brand my family always kept in stock when I was younger, on sale.

picked up a bottle

packaging hadn’t changed in all these

a free gift. If you buy

gift?” I asked, pointing

confirmed with a

I replied, placing the

but glance over at the Ortega Pharmaceuticals products–they were all displayed in the most prominent spots.

designed to

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

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Wasting Too Much of His

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Benjamin still beside me, I forced myself to calm down, trying to hide my frustration. I didn’t want him to notice.

of course, he

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

I said, picking up a soft towel

no surprise that others took advantage of them. The market tends to favor the

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

narrowed his eyes at me, pausing

of curiosity, “Are you talking about people, or are you talking