Alpha Hayley’s Destined Mate

Chapter 533: Taking the Chance to Leave

Hayley’s POV:

I observed the scene quietly, completely confident that Benjamin wouldn’t lose. He was a strong Alpha, after all. The nearby waiter, pale with fear, scurried off to get the manager.

When the manager arrived, she addressed Daniel respectfully: “Mr. Ortega, your distinguished guest is waiting for you.” I was certain Daniel wouldn’t dare challenge Benjamin. Hearing the manager’s words, he quickly took the chance to leave.

The waiter and manager stood aside, heads lowered, until Daniel and his companion walked away. They then turned to us, bowing apologetically.

“We’re so sorry, Alpha, for interrupting your meal with Ms. Carson. Please allow us to cover today’s bill as an apology. We’ll also send over a bottle of our finest red wine.”

Benjamin, who had no intention of causing trouble, simply nodded. The manager, relieved, exhaled softly. “Thank you, Alpha. I’ll leave you both to enjoy your meal.” She subtly gestured to the waiter, and they quickly exited.

I had been watching the female manager. She struck me as shrewd and capable. “That manager is quite sharp,” I remarked.

Benjamin chuckled softly and took his seat. “Do you think she’s just a manager?”

Confused, I tilted my head. “Isn’t she?”

Noticing I hadn’t finished my dessert, Benjamin slid his plate toward me. “She’s the owner of this restaurant.”

Surprised, I glanced toward the door where the manager had disappeared. She was impressive, achieving so much at such a young age.

“Enough about her,” Benjamin said dismissively, uninterested in unrelated matters. “Do you want to get even with him?”

“What do you mean?” I asked, caught off guard.

He gave me a knowing look, raising an eyebrow without a word. I immediately understood his unspoken message. “That jerk deserves to be taught a lesson.”

Biting my lip, I paused to think for a moment. Then, a plan formed in my mind. My eyes lit up with excitement as I turned to Benjamin. “I’ve got an idea. Care to join me?”

He gave me a warm smile, his expression full of fondness. “Of course. Anything for you.”

The following morning, Daniel woke up in a lavish hotel suite with Vienna still asleep beside him. Throwing on a bathrobe, he poured himself a glass of wine and headed to the living room. He lounged on the couch, scrolling through the news on his tablet.

After a few minutes, his hand froze mid-swipe, hovering over the screen.

“Renowned model Vienna embroiled in scandal—accused of multiple inappropriate relationships with influential werewolves. Reports reveal she was diagnosed with AIDS last week. Prominent figures are now seeking medical evaluation…”

Daniel blinked in disbelief, thinking he’d misunderstood. He set his drink down and zoomed in on the article, reading it again. Horror settled over him as he realized the Vienna mentioned in the report was none other than the woman lying in his bed.