Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 784 Choosing Raw Stones.

Hayley's POV:

"That makes four!"

Finished

"Preston has this locked down! With those carlier finds, he's already pulled four top-grade raw stones. There aren't many left, so unless something crazy happens, he's the winner for sure!"

“Where's that foolish and arrogant Omega? I haven't seen her at all. Did she chicken out?"

I glanced over indifferently. Over by the stone-cutting area, Preston was soaking up the crowd's praise, and a woman was quietly standing next to him.

I knew her. It was Becky. We'd just met the day before.

I steered clear of the crowd, making it look like I was leading Humbert around the inner room. I acted like I was seriously checking out the stones before strolling back outside..

"Ms. Carson, Preston has already found a bunch of top-grade-emeralds these past two days. There's probably nothing good left," Humbert said as he followed closely behind.

"Mhm," I responded calmly.

Then, I stepped out of the inner room and into the outer hall, where the lower- grade stones were kept.

you probably missed it, but the Hanovers always get their best picks from the

is trash. Let's go back before it's too

checking out the

with

word and just trailed behind me quietly, no longer pushing me to

a lot quieter after

based on the organizers' first evaluation. Smaller numbers meant a better shot at finding

inner room. All

was obvious he

Carson, we still have time.

least we can try not to lose too badly by choosing something

and patted his shoulder. "Miracles are always around you. You're

704 Choosing

said that, he was still on

#finished

worth grabbing. That's better than picking through junk

a quota.

Go pick what you want. I'll

further, but I cut him off with a hand gesture. "Mr. Byrd, I respect your choices, so please respect mine. Picking up a few extra stones won't

got left to choose your stuff. So focus on your picks and leave

had enough of his nagging, so I let a bit of my Alpha aura leak out. Humbert immediately went