Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mote
Chapter 200: What Will His Reaction Be?
Hayley’s POV:
Finished. I looked out the window, watching the night scenery flash by, and replied, “Nothing, just some casual words.” Benjamin glanced at me but didn’t press further. He said, “It’s getting late. You should get some rest; I’ll wake you when we arrive.”
As I slowly closed my eyes, Irving’s words kept floating in my mind. I had told myself not to pay attention to Irving, yet his words kept appearing in my thoughts against my will. An unexpected sense of frustration surged within me as I turned my head and leaned back in the seat.
When we finally got home, I washed up and went straight to bed. I almost fell asleep the moment I touched the sheets.
The next day was the day the President’s List would be announced. I had just woken up and was heading downstairs when Henry eagerly came rushing over, his face lit up with excitement. “Boss, you’re finally here! After breakfast, let’s head to school.”
“Why are you so eager to go to school today?”
Henry, looking a little embarrassed, explained, “Today, they’re announcing the President’s List, and I want to know if I made it this time. So, boss, please hurry up!”
It was the first time I had seen Henry care so much about his grades, and I smiled in appreciation. “Alright then, I’ll grant your little wish. I’ll take breakfast and eat on the way.”
Henry immediately had the servant pack up some breakfast for me, and we left for school together. As expected, I was once again chosen as a representative for the President’s List and was asked to give a speech in the school auditorium. Henry, on the other hand, still hadn’t received any email.
After I finished my speech and received a round of applause from my classmates, I walked off the stage. Henry couldn’t hide his admiration and complimented me, “Boss, you’re amazing.”
“Too bad I still haven’t received my email. Looks like I didn’t make the President’s List again,” he said, clearly disappointed. I comforted him. “Maybe they just missed sending it to you. How about checking your inbox again?”
He sighed, nodded, and followed my suggestion, checking his email once more. Suddenly, his eyes widened, and he gasped, “Oh my God! Is this for real?”
Henry stared at his email in disbelief and then looked at me, stunned. “I actually made the list! This can’t be real, can it?”
Seeing his shocked expression, I couldn’t help but laugh and pinch him. “So, does it hurt?”
Henry quickly nodded. “Yes, yes, it hurts. It’s real!” Overjoyed, he immediately turned into his wolf form and started running around the campus, circling the area several times before coming back to me.
Observing his excitement, I recalled the promise I had made to him earlier. I pursed my lips and said, “Last time, I promised that if you made the list, I’d team up with you to play a Kame.”
“Pick a time, and I’ll play two rounds with you.” As soon as I mentioned playing games with him, Henry became even more excited. But within a minute, he calmed down, looking at me with some disdain. “Boss, are you sure your skills are up to par? If you’re bad, I’m not going to put myself through the torture of having a newbie on my team. It would just be misery.”
I couldn’t help but feel a little helpless. “Do you really think so little of me?” Henry nodded honestly.
Stunned, I never imagined that as a top-tier gaming expert, my skills would ever be looked down on. What will his reaction be when he sees me play? I smiled faintly and replied, “Well, we’ll see.” Then, I focused entirely on the game. Even Hera seemed to get excited.