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.

stressed. "Ms. Carson, you probably missed it, but the Hanovers always get their

hall is trash.

out the display tables. I didn't

with IDs in the

looked completely let down. He didn't say another word and just trailed behind me quietly, no

a lot quieter

raw stones were numbered based on the organizers' first evaluation.

room. All the ones I picked came

at me, it was obvious he

one more shot. "Ms. Carson, we still have time. Maybe we can still

we can try not to lose too badly by choosing something from the inner area. Maybe a

shoulder. "Miracles are always around you. You're just too nervous.

Choosing

I said that,

#finished

There might be leftovers worth grabbing. That's better than picking through junk

a quota.

want.

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

just waste the time you've got left to choose your stuff. So focus on your picks and

of my Alpha aura leak out. Humbert immediately went quiet