Chapter 95 Could She Truly Be My Destined Mate
Benjamin’s POV
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As the Alpha of the Midnight Pack, my duties extended well beyond just overseeing pack matters; also had to handle the business operations of Southwell Group
This multinational conglomerate engaged in partnerships across various countries, and my visit with Hayley was primarileri severa
to partners from France.
As we entered the private meeting room, a few representatives from France greeted me warmly. I glanced quickly at Hayley, who smiled back at me, seamlessly stepping into her role as my translator. I couldn’t help but wonder if she had ever lived in France, her pronunciation of Francette was impressively fluent
With each passing moment, I felt myself becoming more drawn to her. The way she carried herself had an unexpectedly captivating quality.
Lawrence, my inner wolf, stirred within me, responding strongly to her presence. Could she truly be my destined mate?
Yet, I questioned why Lawrence had not confirmed it until now.
chatted absentmindedly with the French guests, my thoughts consumed by Hayley.
Suddenly, she leaned in close and whispered, Tm going to the restroom. That snapped me back to reality.
I nodded slightly, watching her exit the room. Once she was gone, the French men turned to me, speaking among themselves in their native tongue. “Ben, what’s up with you today? You’ve been unusually quiet, letting that lovely assistant do all the talking
I chuckled and responded in fluent Francette, “She’s my assistant, still getting the hang of things. I was just letting her gain some practical experience.”
The French men exchanged knowing glances and smiles. “Ben, so she’s merely your assistant? Because it seemed like you couldn’t take your eyes off her. We thought she might be your mate.”
Their playful teasing didn’t bother me; in fact, the notion of calling Hayley my mate didn’t seem so far-
fetched.
I stayed silent, taking a large gulp of my drink as they continued to nudge me. We had worked together on several occasions, so we had a relatively good relationship. “It looks like your assistant is more than just a pretty face. You should be bold if you’re looking for true love.
“Surely, she must be your fated mate, right? After all these years, it seems like your wolf has finally found
her.”
I choked on my drink at their words, coughing as the alcohol went down the wrong way.
Hayley’s POV:
When I returned from the restroom, I immediately sensed a change in the atmosphere.”
Seeing Benjamin cough and sputter, I rushed over, offering him a napkin. “Are you alright?”
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left me confused.
Just as I was about to ask him what was wrong, he spoke clearly a bit flustered, “I’m fine.”
There was something peculiar about Benjamin, but I couldn’t quite put my finger on it.
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The French men, however, were watching us with amusement, their expressions hinting at their enjoyment. Just as one of them opened his mouth to speak, Benjamin raised his glass and took a long drink, silencing them with a knowing grin.,
It was clear he was trying to shield me from their comments.
By the end of the meal, Benjamin had indulged in quite a bit of alcohol.
I helped him stagger out of the restaurant, breathless. “Why did you drink so much?” I couldn’t hide my irritation. He shrugged, slightly swaying. “It’s been a while since I’ve had this much fun. Just feeling a bit dizzy.”
“Dizzy? You’ve had way too much! Just stand still; I’ll call the driver from Northlipe to pick us up.”
He nodded, but as he straightened up, he stumbled again. With no other option, I found myself having to support his entire weight.
As we waited in the chilly air for the car to arrive, I seriously considered letting Hera take over and carry Benjamin back to the villa.
However, I couldn’t risk revealing my identity, even in his inebriated state.
Finally, the car pulled up. The driver respectfully assisted Benjamin into the vehicle, and I followed closely behind.
Exhausted, I leaned back against the seat, ready to close my eyes for just a moment. But just as I was about to drift off, Benjamin leaned toward me.
I tried to hold him, but my effort was in vain, and his body ended up collapsing onto mine.
I instinctively reached out to push him away, but before I could react, his handsome face loomed closer, and his warm lips pressed against mine
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