Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate

Chapter 768 Something Doesn't Feel Right

The moment the lapidary let out a gasp of surprise, a murmur rippled through the crowd.

Even the people who had wandered off to watch the other attractions came flocking back, craning their necks to see what the commotion was about.

Preston, who had been standing at a distance watching quietly, now narrowed his eyes with sudden interest.

Could Hayley reallybethesecondchosenone?

Is itpossibleforhertospot a high-gradegemstonefrom a lumpofordinary- lookingrock?

Every eye followed the lapidary's careful movements as he worked, as if their collective gaze alone could peel open the stone.

Finally, with precise skill, the lapidary sliced away the top layer of the stone, revealing its core.

And just like that, all the anticipation collapsed into disappointment.

Laughter erupted, harsh and echoing through the hall.

"Haha! Just as I thought-nothing good ever comes out of those outer-hall rocks."

"This thing's average at best. It has impurities, and look at that—it is in the middle. I wouldn't take it even if it were free!"

"Figures. Omegas can't do anything right. I really thought we had another chosen one on our hands!"

More like she's trying to flirt her way into his

table didn't look impressive at all. Not smooth. Not pure. And definitely

valuable.

heard every sneer and chuckle, but I

result was exactly what

me, who looked like he might faint. He had already taken off his

... " he

was thinking. That I didn't stand a chance

and pay a penalty. If an Omega like you falls into Preston's hands... Who

hire a pro," he added quickly. "It's just the first day; we've

a lazy yawn and patted my lips. "Hmm... but I'm feeling

please don't joke like that. Lunch break

768 Something

his shoulder with a grin. "Relax, kid. No need to panic. Let

stronger. You think you can hold the fort while I'm gone?" I

try to fake it.

sometimes it's okay not

gave me a pitiful look, one of pure defeat, and I decided I'd teased him

pick out something at random. I'm heading out for a nap," I said, waving him off

voice full of jibes. "What's the matter? Realized you have poor taste and are thinking of

I rolled my eyes.

picked and cut a stone. What about

Who exactly are you pretending to look

immediately, as if my words

cool. "Looks like I struck a nerve. Now

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