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. I bent down and slid into the car.

was relatively quiet, but Benjamin and

a brand my

picked up a bottle and

hadn’t changed in

friendly smile. “Miss, that’s actually a free gift. If you buy products from Ortega

pointing

confirmed with a nod.

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

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

that this strategy was designed to push

regard for the safety of ordinary

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Too Much of His Precious

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myself to calm down, trying to hide my frustration. I didn’t want him

course, he did.

casually commented on Yarbrough Enterprise. “The Ortegas have made a lot of progress in the pharmaceutical industry in recent

doesn’t 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 advantage of

new things alongside the old, and it gives you a sense of

at me, pausing

and asked, with a hint of curiosity, “Are you talking about people, or are you talking about medicine?”