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 a mission to find

a little bored. With the morning session almost over, I figured I might as well head to the lounge, grab a drink, and relax while I

few minutes later, the awful scent that both Hera and I couldn't stand

approaching, with Becky tagging

waiter and snagged a glass

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

champagne, turned my face away, and said sharply,

keep up that attitude. When they announce the

smirk. "Oh yeah? Did I lose already? The results aren't even out

I'll probably get some from them. You were out there digging through junk, picking up worthless leftovers. What makes you think you can

with someone that crude and full of himself

energy.

to stand up for me. "Mr. Preston, a real man should know how to treat women with

Can

girl. That's bad for your family's reputation. This wager doesn't even mean anything. Why

up!" Preston snapped, cutting her

18 Pearts

was dirt. "You're here to pick stones with gems. That's it. Don't stick your