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.

two great passions–chess and coffee. The beans he reserved for esteemed guests

they arrived at his place, he personally prepared

yet eager gaze. A faint smile touched my lips as I praised, “Excellent. It’s smooth on the

from you, such praise carries weight. By the way, when did you arrive in our pack?

packs these past few years and got so caught up with certain matters. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to find you–it’s just

to see

disdain

in high regard anyone who

a high–ranking Alpha, excessively polite and almost reverent, I feigned annoyance and said, “Alright, that’s enough. If you keep being this

to keep

at all!” Baxter’s eyes held

And you can teach

“Sure,” I agreed readily.

warm smile, remarking, “I never would have guessed a

a master of

he spoke, Truman fixed his deep, intense

respond, focusing

started to feel