AlphaHayley’s Destined Mate
Chapter 55: Demoted to an Omega Like Us
Hayley’s POV
“Thomas, if Benjamin’s company needs any help, do what you can, but make sure he doesn’t know it’s coming from you,” I instructed.
On the other end of the line, Thomas exaggeratedly exclaimed, “Alpha, you must have some misunderstandings about Benjamin! His means are well-known in the business world, and now that he’s taken over as Alpha, there’s no way he’d need our assistance!”
“Just relax, Alpha. It’s just a small deal. It won’t make much of a difference to him, and he won’t be affected by it.”
Upon hearing that, I felt relieved. Benjamin, like me, was an Alpha, and his family’s wealth was vast. There was no way such a minor contract would concern him.
The next morning, the maid arrived right on time to wake me.
“Ms. Carson, it’s time to get up. I’ve prepared your breakfast.”
Still groggy, I stretched and yawned. “Alright, I’ll be down in a few minutes.”
After lazily getting out of bed, I washed up, applied my makeup, put on my custom wig, and donned that unattractive disguise before heading downstairs. At the dining table, I saw Irving leisurely eating breakfast.
“Morning,” I greeted him.
“Morning,” he replied.
As I sat down, I asked, “Are you driving me to school today?”
“Yes,” he said, placing his utensils down and checking his watch. “We’ll leave in five minutes. I’ll be waiting for you at the door,” he added before walking toward the exit.
I hurried to finish breakfast, grabbed a milk bottle, and followed him outside. During the drive, Irving stayed absorbed in company work on his iPad.
Irving’s personality was nothing like Henry’s. While Henry was immature like a typical spoiled rich kid, Irving was quiet, reserved, and serious. Every time he drove me to school, he only spoke to me when necessary.
When we arrived at school, I bumped into Henry, who was holding a basketball and heading towards the gym. Our eyes met briefly. Though he seemed a bit hesitant, he still greeted me, “Morning, Boss.”
The boys behind Henry, who were Beta rank, stood there shocked, their jaws literally dropping. “Henry, are you out of your mind? She’s just an Omega! Why are you being so respectful to her?”
Henry didn’t bother explaining the bet.
I didn’t pay much attention to their remarks either. I simply nodded and replied, “Good morning.” Then I brushed past him and made my way upstairs.
Thanks to my heightened hearing, I overheard Henry’s friends muttering, “Henry, are you crazy? Why are you calling that ugly Omega ‘Boss’?”
I also heard Henry snap back at them, “What ugly? She’s my boss! None of you can mess with her, or I’ll teach you a lesson!”
His words made me smile. His attitude toward me had improved. But honestly, even without his protection, I knew no one could truly bully me. I might be disguised as an Omega, but I was still an Alpha.
As I walked upstairs and entered my calculus class, I found a seat and pulled out my textbook to review. Christine came over and handed me some snacks. “Hayley, here are my favorite chips for you!”
“Thanks,” I said, accepting them.
She sat down next to me, looking around before whispering, “I heard from my family that Rachel’s family business is in serious trouble. They might even go bankrupt. She’s also been demoted to an Omega like us!”
She then added indignantly, “I wish that’s true. She’s always so arrogant. I can’t wait to see how she handles this!”
“Who do you think is behind it? It must be someone powerful—since her family belonged to the Beta rank before.”
I replied calmly, “I’m not sure. But I hope you get your wish.”
“I hope so!”
As we continued talking, Rachel suddenly walked into the classroom. Unlike her usual self, today she looked defeated. All the confidence and pride that she used to flaunt as a popular cheerleader seemed to have vanished. Right then, she glanced in my direction, and our eyes met.