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,

later, the awful scent that both

to see Preston approaching,

a waiter and snagged a glass

Care to share a drink with me?" he asked, handing me a glass frivolously. His

the champagne, turned my face away,

keep up that attitude. When they announce the results

a cool smirk. "Oh yeah? Did I lose already? The results aren't even out yet. We'll see

from them. You were out there digging

with someone that crude and full of himself

energy.

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

How Can

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

Preston snapped,

18 Pearts

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