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.

inner room again, clearly on a mission

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

minutes later, the awful scent that both Hera

up to see Preston approaching, with Becky

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

Carson, you seem quite relaxed. Care to share a drink with me?" he asked, handing me a glass frivolously.

turned my face away, and said sharply, "Get

that attitude. When they announce the results later, you're done. I'll make sure

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

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 you think you

didn't even feel like responding/Arguing with someone that crude and full

energy.

when Becky finally spoke up, clearly trying to stand up for me. "Mr. Preston,

How Can

picking on an Omega girl. That's bad for your family's reputation. This

up!" Preston snapped,

18 Pearts

at her like she was dirt. "You're here to pick stones with gems. That's