Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 749 Let's Make a Deal

Hayley's POV:

He lifted his eyes to glance at me, only to lower them again in defeat. "Even a low-ranking Omega like you came to laugh at me?" he muttered bitterly.

"I'm a man, decades older than you. You could be my daughter. The least you could do is let me keep a little dignity."

"I'm the daughter of the Sanders," I replied, deciding that was the safest identity to reveal. It sounded credible and didn't expose my real background as an Alpha from the Shadow Pack.

Only then did Humbert look at me properly, though confusion lingered in his eyes. "Ms. Sander, I don't believe we've met before."

"No better time than now." I went straight to the point. "I want to buy your company-Byrd Jewelry"

I had done my research. The Byrds had once made their fortune in stone betting. But since Humbert took over, his luck had run dry. For years, not a single quality gent had come through their doors.

Five years ago, the company's performance started to nosedive. Since then, they have barely staying afloat.

That four million dollars had been spent today. It was likely every cent Byrd Jewelry had left. And still-his effort had fallen through.

me with a

cash flow. His company was on the verge of collapse. In every

something

to make a deal

you the truth, the company's been in bad shape over the last

buy it, you'll just be throwing

a miracle will happen," I said

dry laugh. "Do those even

calmly. "If anyone knows, it's you. Miracles might be rare elsewhere, but not

Humbert had run Byrd Jewelry with honesty and integrity for over ten years. His craftsmanship and brand reputation were still well- known throughout the Winterbite Pack and even

its former glory wouldn't require much PR or rebuilding

of cash-and a single, stunning centerpiece to put the store

my gaze,

Let's Make

patiently, even letting Hera entertain herself by shitting the crowd for others like us - high-ranking werewolves hiding

patience started to fray, I urged, "How about we make a

he echoed,

patted the rough gemstone Henry was carrying in his arms, "If this raw stone reveals a top-tier gem, you sell me the company. Deal? It's a win-win. You lose nothing if it turns out worthless, but if I'm right you've got a buyer. What