Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate: Chapter 418 - He Chose Me Without a Second Thought
Hayley’s POV:
“Sorry!” Benjamin stepped forward, placing himself directly in front of me. His voice was steady but firm. “Hayley is my fiancée. She is the one I have chosen to stand by my side, the one who will be my Luna, and the most important person in my life. You are someone I deeply respect, and I hope you can accept the one I love. But even if you can’t, my decision won’t change.”
With that, Benjamin extended his hand toward me. For a moment, I hesitated, but then I slowly placed my hand in his. “I’ll take you to dance.” I held onto his hand tightly, gazing into his eyes, overwhelmed by the emotions rushing through me. In that instant, as he chose me without a second thought, I knew I was ready to give myself fully to him.
“Okay!” I replied, and before I could say anything else, Benjamin pulled me into his arms. Our bodies moved as one, fitting together effortlessly, as if we were meant to be.
The sight of Benjamin and Hayley walking hand-in-hand onto the dance floor struck Odessa like a cruel, painful blow. Her fists clenched, her body shaking with silent fury as she watched them move together, perfectly synchronized. In the center of the dance floor, Vivian was also being escorted by a tall, elegant man. With her chin lifted high, Vivian cast a disdainful glance at Hayley and Benjamin as they danced. As the music began, Vivian confidently took her place as the lead dancer for the opening dance. With a smooth, fluid motion, she glided across the floor, drawing the admiration of those around her. As a high-ranking Beta, Vivian’s grace and refinement were unmatched, especially when compared to Hayley, who was just an Omega. Vivian proudly lifted her chin even higher, her flawless movements further showcasing her elegance.
Hayley’s POV:
Benjamin held me close as we stepped onto the dance floor. “Just follow my lead. Don’t worry about anything. Even if we mess up, it’s no big deal,” he whispered softly in my ear. His deep, steady gaze met mine, and with a warm smile, he said, “Then let’s get started.”
I nodded. With Benjamin by my side, we immediately drew attention. I could hear soft whispers around us, my sharp hearing picking up every word.
“Who’s the woman next to Mr. Benjamin? I’ve never seen her before.”
“She must be his new partner. There were rumors about Mr. Benjamin’s fiancée being really unattractive, but she’s much prettier than expected.”
“I never would’ve guessed. Mr. Benjamin seems so serious and uninterested in women, yet here he is, looking so affectionate.”
“Haha, you’re right! No man can resist a pretty face. I thought Mr. Benjamin was different, but I guess I was wrong.”
Just then, the crowd parted to make way for someone entering the room. Brayden appeared, accompanied by a middle-aged man. The moment Brayden entered, people rushed over to greet him.
“Mr. Estrada! It’s really you! I can’t believe we’re meeting here, what an honor. I’m with Dualcross Group, here’s my business card,” one person eagerly stepped forward to make his introduction.
Johnny responded with a polite smile, “Hello,” he said briefly, offering no further comment. The nervous man continued, wiping the sweat off his brow. “Mr. Estrada, our company specializes in—”
Before he could finish his pitch, Johnny’s assistant stepped in. “Sorry, Mr. Estrada isn’t discussing business today.” The man awkwardly retreated.
I watched Johnny, my godfather, with a smile on my face. Johnny scanned the room, his gaze finally resting on me and Benjamin.