Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 785 How Can You Compete With Me?

Hayley's POV:

I didn't let any of their words get under my skin.

Registration wrapped up pretty quickly after that.

I turned to Humbert. "See anything worth taking? Go ahead and write down the number and add it to mine."

"There's one that caught my eye, but I'm not sure yet," he said, hesitating.

"If it feels right to you, then go for it. I'll cover it. Don't stress about the price." I'd always been the type to treat my friends well.

Humbert didn't answer and just looked defeated. I could tell he also thought I didn't stand a chance.

I didn't bother trying to explain.

"I get it," Humbert said seriously, "But there's still some time left. I want to keep trying."

I just shrugged and let him do his thing.

the inner room again, clearly on

alone and got a little bored. With the morning session almost over, I figured I might as well head to the

awful scent that both Hera and I

to see Preston approaching, with Becky

a waiter and snagged a glass of champagne, looking smug and

a drink with me?" he asked, handing me a glass frivolously. His eyes

at the champagne, turned my face away,

dropped, and he shot me a cold glare. "Bitch! Let's see how long you can keep up that attitude. When they announce the results later, you're done. I'll make sure you can't even get

and gave a cool smirk. "Oh yeah? Did I lose already? The results aren't even

four stones with emeralds. I haven't cracked open the others yet, but I'll probably get some from them. You were out there digging through junk, picking up worthless leftovers. What makes

responding/Arguing with someone that crude and full

energy.

clearly trying to stand up for me. "Mr. Preston, a real man should

Can You

bad for your family's reputation. This wager doesn't even

up!" Preston snapped, cutting her

18 Pearts

to pick stones with gems. That's