Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 824 The Match Began

Monica’s POV:

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The way everyone tore down Hayley while praising me made my mood lift.

Confidence returned.

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At every gathering before this one, I always dreamed of beating Truman. If I could win, maybe he’d notice me. Maybe he’d even ask me out. I let myself imagine being his Luna one day.

But every single time, I lost.

Last year, I spent nearly all my time studying chess. That’s why I believed this time would be different. I could finally beat Truman. Sit across from him. Catch his interest.

I took a deep breath and steadied myself, then walked into the competition area.

I couldn’t let Hayley distract me. She was just a side player. The real person I had to face was Mr. Kirk. If I wanted a chance against Truman, I had to beat him first.

Hayley’s POV:

introduced to a lot of big names from different packs. I carefully tucked every business card into a

the chess matches

first round was a

the one person I least wanted to see was

ball in my hand and frowned. “If you’re not confident, I can talk to the organizers. They could cancel your

arched my brows, tossed the ball into the

gave up arguing. His voice softened. “Alright then.

to find his own

to my table, Monica was

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tone was dripping with mockery. “Well, look who it is. Hayley,

drew attention from

turned, whispering about me. “Why is

here were servers. Don’t tell me she doesn’t even know

sharp, and Monica soaked it in. She looked even

and shot a sharp glare

met my eyes, they froze—then gasped.

back, then smiled calmly at Monica. “Thanks,