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.

took off for the inner room again, clearly on a mission

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

minutes later, the awful scent that both Hera and I

looked up to see Preston approaching,

waiter and snagged

seem quite relaxed. Care to share a drink with me?" he

my

how long you can keep up that attitude. When they

a cool smirk. "Oh yeah? Did I lose

haven't cracked open the others yet, but I'll probably get some from them. You were out there

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

energy.

was when Becky finally spoke up, clearly trying to stand up for me.

Can You

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

Preston snapped, cutting

18 Pearts

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