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.

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

the outer hall is trash. Let's go

in the mood to explain, so I just nodded and kept walking along the outer hall, checking out the display tables. I didn't stop until I got to the person handling registrations and read off some numbers.

with

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

lot quieter after

numbered based on the organizers' first evaluation. Smaller numbers

the inner room. All the ones I picked came from

me, it was obvious he thought I

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

at least we can try not to lose too badly by choosing something from the inner area. Maybe a miracle will happen like

smiled and patted his shoulder. "Miracles are always

Choosing Raw

after I said that, he was

#finished

leftovers worth grabbing.

a quota.

you want. I'll pay." I replied

further, but I cut him off with a hand gesture. "Mr. Byrd, I respect your choices,

keep pushing, you'll just waste the time you've got left to choose your stuff.

Alpha aura leak out. Humbert immediately went quiet and gave me a nervous glance