Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate

Chapter 747 Stay Away From Me!

Hayley's POV:

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I bit back the urge to snap. "It's just a plain old rock, not some rare gem. Why are you fighting me over it?"

Truman gave a faint smile. "If that's the case, Ms. Carson, why are you fighting me for it?"

I clenched my teeth and said, displeased, "I don't owe you an explanation. Or what-was all of those things you sent me before just so I'd step aside for you at the auction? If it comes to that, I can return the land to you. But anything I've set my eyes on, I won't give up."

Truman was momentarily taken aback by that. Then his mouth curved into that smug, unreadable smile. "Ms. Carson, you're sharp as always. But you have accepted my gift. So this stone? Naturally, it should be mine."

Manipulativejerk. He'dplayedmefromthe start.

When Benjamin gets here, I'm going to make sure he gives Truman a proper beating.

Too bad I still can't reveal I'm an Alpha. This man was using his status to pressure me, and he knew it.

"Hey, buddy! Ever heard of ladies first?!" Henry cut in, glaring.

The moment he spoke, I blurted out impulsively, "Four million!"

Gasps echoed through the auction hall. Everyone turned to stare at me like I'd lost my mind.

They probably thought I was some clueless woman who had just spent a fortune on a worthless chunk of

stone.

But the truth was-only two people here knew what that stone was really worth. I and the jerk stood across from me.

I looked Truman dead in the eyes, daring him to keep going.

For the record, I never lose when I set my sights on something.

Truman let out a sigh and looked at me like I'd backed him into a corner.

Then a woman behind him, dressed in sleek, elegant businesswear, finally spoke. She hadn't said a word until now. "Truman," she said firmly, "the more you get involved with this young lady, the more trouble you'll bring her. You've done enough."

Benjamin's POV:

I came to the auction under Truman's name, just so I could quietly buy the rough stone before Hayley embarrassed herself.

But knowing her, that stubborn streak wasn't going down easy today.

I rested one hand on the railing, and my eyes drifted to Nelson on the stage. He was still waiting for me to make a bid, unaware of what was really going on..

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After a moment of silence, I made my decision. "This stone belongs to Ms. Carson," I announced loudly.

Maybe it was time I started trusting that Hayley could handle herself.

I was a little surprised when Truman suddenly backed off

om bidding, but I wasn't going to complain. I

Hayley's POV:

got what I came for-and that was all that mattered.noveldrama

In the end, I only walked away with one stone.

Not because there weren't any other good ones, but because I didn't want to keep going head-to-head with that sly fox.

That man was dangerous-probably setting traps left and right, just waiting for me to fall in. To avoid giving him the chance, I had no choice but to play it cool and keep my temper in check.

But holding myself back like this was infuriating. As the event ended and I saw Truman getting up to leave, I couldn't help shooting him a vicious glare.

He didn't head out right away. Instead, he lingered by the door-as if he was waiting for me on purpose.

Sure enough, the moment I stepped out of the box, we nearly ran into each other. Instinctively, I clenched my fists, signaling Hera inside me to stay alert and ready.

To my surprise, Hera didn't show any hostility

ward him.

"Why the glare, Ms. Carson?" Truman asked, a playful smirk tugging at his lips.

"How should I look at you?" I replied coldly. exactly admirable."

He lowered his eyes and chuckled softly.

"A man who steals what others have their eyes on-it isn't

I scowled. Did he seriouslythink thatsmileof his wascharming? Was he

tryingtowinme over withlooksnow?

"Ever consider that maybe I was bidding on it just to give it to you?" he said suddenly. "To impress you?"

I looked him dead in the eye. "I've already found my destined mate. I don't need anyone else trying to impress me.

"And if someone still tries," I added firmly, "they're just a fool."

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