Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate by Andrea Townsend

Chapter 831 Unsuallt Colored Gemstones

Hayley’s POV:

Truman arched a brow, a playful grin spreading across his face. “If even Mr. Southwell defers to you, what’s left for me to prove? I’d rather join you and sample that renowned coffee.”

As we turned to leave, a distinguished elderly man with silver hair tied neatly back and dressed in a tailored tailcoat emerged from the crowd. He approached with measured inquired politely, “Ms. Carson, mind if I join you for coffee?”

grace and

Hera’s senses immediately identified him–the Alpha of the Newmoon Pack and CEO of Rufus International Corporation, Rufus Covington.

I was still considering his request when Baxter interjected enthusiastically, “Mr. Covington is also a formidable chess player. This is a perfect opportunity for our master to showcase her skill.”

Rufus offered me a respectful nod, his eyes alight with anticipation as he fell into Baxter.

step beside

Truman caught my eye with a subtle, knowing glance–a silent signal that our objective was all but achieved, and success was within reach.

I responded with a faint, confident smile.

coffee. The beans he reserved for esteemed guests were

arrived at his place, he personally prepared

the coffee cup, took a slow sip, and met Baxter’s confident yet eager gaze. A faint smile touched my lips as I

“Coming from you, such praise carries weight. By the way, when did you arrive in our pack? Why didn’t you seek

caught up with certain matters. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to find you–it’s just that you’ve been so reclusive,

be because of the Aetherfall Gambit. I vowed not to see you again until I’d devised a winning strategy. Yet,

disdain others often showed me

always held in high regard anyone who surpassed

feigned annoyance and said, “Alright, that’s enough. If you keep being this formal and

your master, but we’ve got to keep things casual and equal, like

just call you Hayley. You’re really not arrogant at all!” Baxter’s eyes held even greater admiration as he looked

And you can teach

“Sure,” I agreed readily.

smile, remarking, “I never would have guessed

a master

spoke, Truman fixed his deep, intense

focusing instead

later, Baxter started to feel tired, and the