Chapter 462: Could Hayley Speak Mornant Language?
Benjamin’s POV
Hayley looked at me, a flicker of confusion crossing her face. I let out a small sigh and said, “I need to head back to Midnight Pack in a few days. If you need anything while I’m away, Henry or Tyrone can help you out.” She nodded, her response calm, “I understand, go back without any worries!” Her indifferent expression made me pause, wondering if I should say more. Ultimately, I could not voice my concerns and just swallowed the words. “Take care!” I said finally. She got out of the car, gave me a brief wave, and then walked briskly toward the school gate.
After she disappeared into the campus, I pulled my gaze away. Just then, I noticed a stack of A4 papers under the seat she had just vacated. Bending down, I picked them up and spread them out to see what was on them. The papers were densely filled with words in the Mornant language. I was taken aback. Could Hayley actually speak Mornant language? And her proficiency seemed even higher than mine, with many professional terms I didn’t even recognize! Suddenly, it clicked – could she be connected to my Mornant language teacher, Selena?
Hayley’s POV
I had just settled down beside the library, opened my textbook, and then a figure took a seat across from me. The excitement in Hera’s voice let me know it was Benjamin without looking up. Surprised, I asked, “Why are you here?” Benjamin handed me a stack of A4 papers, “You dropped this.” I quickly realized they were the documents I had translated for Willa, likely dropped in my rush. I grabbed them, grateful, and said, “Thanks!” Unexpectedly, Benjamin then asked, “You know Mornant language? When did you start learning it?”
Benjamin nodded, seeming impressed. “Impressive! You’ve reached a professional level. We’ve had some projects in that language at our company. If we’d known about your skills, we wouldn’t have needed to hire an external translator. You’re truly exceptional!” His praise left me a bit flustered. I almost blurted out that I was the translator they had hired. However, as the confession reached the tip of my tongue, I faltered. “Benjamin, I…” I paused, biting my lip, then managed to say, “If the company needs it, I’m available to assist.” Benjamin gave a calm nod and replied, “Keep up the good work! I must be going now.” With that, he got up and walked away.
Benjamin’s POV
After questioning Hayley, I returned to my car, my mind swirling with disconnected thoughts. I pulled out my phone and dialed Tyrone’s number. “Help me look up everything about Selena – where she is now, all her details.” “Yes, Alpha!” Tyrone responded with due respect. I ended the call, my fingers drumming on the car seat as I mulled over the situation. Could Hayley really be Selena? Has she been deceiving me all this time? I hope my suspicions are wrong.
Hayley’s POV
After Benjamin left, I tried to focus on my textbooks, but my interest in studying had vanished. I closed my books and left the library, feeling unsettled. Walking down the path alone, I saw an elderly woman who had collapsed a bit further ahead. A crowd had gathered around her, but strangely, no one moved to help. “Don’t go near her, she’s tainted with the aura of a witch. Who knows if she’s a demon with witch blood!” some whispered among themselves. Disgusted by their indifference, I felt a surge of anger and strode toward the elderly woman. “Ma’am, what happened?”