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.

correct,” I replied with the same

face darkened slightly. “Here’s the issue. This problem was created by Academician Ethan Drake. He personally confirmed that, so far, only one person has

tapped the paper. “But your solution is too simple. It raises

his disappointed, doubtful gaze, I simply smiled,

directly at him. “Professor Cain, if I’m not mistaken, there’s

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

no ‘doubt,” I cut him off smoothly. “There are countless countries around the world. Somewhere, a competition is always taking place. I’ll secure my spot in the international math competition

starts.”

in dragging the conversation any

nothing else, I have an appointment this

hand dismissively, his expression still filled with disappointment

then left his office without another word.

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547 Done

Mira leaning against the wall, clearly eavesdropping.

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

bother explaining. Hands stuffed into her pockets, she

I had planned, I couldn’t rely

some thought, I stopped and called out,

mid–step, her sharp brows knitting together like blades. She stood