Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 297: I’ll Do It

Tanner’s POV:

Benjamin noticed my frustration with Hayley. He gave me a warning glance. As the alpha, I was intimidated by him. Hayley didn’t say much. After changing out of the gown, my assistant took it away. Benjamin may not understand design, but he knows my temperament. I may seem approachable on the surface, but when it comes to my designs, I’m inflexible. He probably knew that Hayley had crossed a line with me.

“Tanner, I think it might not hurt to try. If you don’t want to, just let her change it herself,” Benjamin said, his words carefully chosen, which made me feel a bit better. I was annoyed because Hayley, who didn’t understand design, had been criticizing my work. I hated that kind of behavior.

If that’s the case, let her try it herself. I’m curious to see what she can come up with. I want Hayley to understand that there was more to this than just talking about it.

After thinking it over, I turned to Hayley and said, “I think it’s fine. If you’re not happy with it, why don’t you alter it yourself? It might not be a bad idea.”

Hayley thought for a moment, then replied, “Alright, I’ll give it a try.”

Her response surprised me. I thought she would at least hesitate a little. But seeing Hayley so confident made me angry. She was acting like she knew everything, and I was eager to see how she would handle it.

“Well then, it’s up to you, Hayley. If you need help, just let me know, or I can arrange for two assistants to help you.”

Hayley nodded. “One assistant will be enough. I’ll come by tomorrow to make the changes.”

She agreed so easily, and I didn’t say anything else.

Hayley’s POV:

After leaving Tanner’s design studio, Benjamin and I got into the car. He glanced at me through the rearview mirror and said, “You can follow your instincts completely. Even if it goes wrong, it’s fine. I’m here.”

It was the first time anyone had made such a promise to me. Just a simple sentence—“I’m here”—but it warmed my heart.

I smiled faintly and replied with confidence, “You can’t this me. I never take on anything unless I’m sure about it.”

“I trust you,” Benjamin said, looking at me with a hint of admiration. He looked incredibly handsome and captivating, and my heart raced. Under Hera’s guidance, I found myself getting closer and closer to him, almost leaning into his arms. Just as I was about to kiss him, I stopped abruptly, forcing myself to pull back.

The next day, I arrived alone at Tanner’s design studio. Compared to when I first came, the people in the studio were all busy with their tasks, and no one paid attention to me. I walked straight to Tanner’s office and knocked on the door.

“Come in,” Tanner’s voice called, and I pushed the door open.

“Is something wrong?” Tanner asked as he looked up. When he saw that it was me, he paused for a moment, surprised. “You’re here?”

I nodded and asked, “Where’s the gown? I can start now!”

Tanner probably didn’t expect me to show up. He looked at me with surprise before standing up with interest. He led me outside.

“I’ll take you there.”