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.

reserved for esteemed guests were exquisitely rare,

arrived at his place, he personally prepared the

faint smile touched my lips as I praised, “Excellent. It’s smooth on the palate, has a subtly sweet aftertaste, and

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

been traveling between 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 that you’ve been

not to see you

disdain

high regard anyone who surpassed

typically reserved for a high–ranking Alpha, excessively polite and almost reverent, I feigned annoyance and said, “Alright, that’s enough. If you keep being this formal and deferential with me, I’ll never play chess

your master, but we’ve got to keep things

Hayley. You’re really not arrogant at all!” Baxter’s eyes held even greater

rounds of chess? And you can teach me a few more

“Sure,” I agreed readily.

smile, remarking, “I

such a master

fixed his deep, intense gaze

focusing instead

started to feel tired, and the gathering