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.

it, but

the outer hall is trash. Let's go back

walking along the outer hall, checking out the display tables. I didn't stop until I got

total, all with IDs in the

just trailed behind me quietly,

got a lot quieter

the organizers' first evaluation. Smaller numbers

in the inner room. All

the way Humbert stared at me, it was obvious he thought I had no clue

we still have time. Maybe we

by choosing something

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

704 Choosing

I said that, he was

#finished

be leftovers worth grabbing. That's better than picking

a quota.

pick what you want. I'll pay." I replied

respect your choices, so

just waste the time you've got left to choose

of my Alpha aura leak out. Humbert immediately went quiet and gave me a