Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 547 Done Independently

Hayley’s POV:

Francis’s expression was grave.

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He sighed softly, then looked at me and said, “Hayley, you know I’ve always had high expectations for you.”

Recalling the rumors I’d skimmed through online carlier, I immediately understood the subtext behind

his words.

Keeping a polite smile, I replied calmly, “Professor Cain if there’s something you’d like to say, please be direct.”

He seemed slightly taken aback by my straightforwardness but quickly nodded. Turning to his desk, he pulled out two pieces of draft paper from under his teaching materials and laid them flat on the table.

“These are the calculations from the math problems you solved earlier. Take a look–do they seem familiar?” he asked, his tone even.

I glanced down briefly and answered honestly, “Yes, they’re mine.”

I recall asking if anyone had guided you through these problems, and you said you completed them independently,” he continued.

replied with the same

problem was created by Academician Ethan Drake. He personally confirmed that, so

“But your solution is too simple. It raises serious suspicions

disappointed, doubtful gaze, I

him. “Professor Cain, if I’m not mistaken, there’s an international

he nodded, somewhat puzzled. “Are you planning to participate? But you don’t have any experience with such events. And to enter an international competition, you’d need to have won a gold medal in the national math contest first, which I doubt-”

countless countries around the world. Somewhere, a competition is always taking place. I’ll secure my

starts.”

in dragging the conversation

this evening. I’ll be leaving now,” I

ahead,” Francis replied, waving his hand dismissively, his expression

then left his

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547 Done

Mira leaning against

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doing here?” I asked, only to realize a beat later that she was probably sent by Benjamin.

Hands stuffed into her pockets, she turned lazily and

it struck me that with everything I had planned, I couldn’t

thought, I stopped and

blades. She stood there casually, shaking her