Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate novel Chapter 325

Chapter 325 Settling It Privately 

Hayley’s POV: 

+B Pearls 

“What I’m saying is the truth–you’re already pregnant Belle didn’t seem to care how ridiculous her claim was. She must have gotten that fake news from somewhere, but the way she clung to it with full confidence made me roll my eyes. 

I shot her a sharp glare and demanded, “Do you have proof? If you don’t, I can absolutely sue you for slander.” 

“Do you even know what happens when you’re convicted of slander? Best case scenario, you get arrested and demoted. Worst case? You get kicked out of the pack!” 

Belle flinched slightly at my words, but she still pointed at my stomach like it was the ultimate evidence and pressed on. “It’s obvious, Mr. Walker. A simple ultrasound at the hospital would clear everything up. Unless… Hayley, are you too scared to go?” 

I let out a calm, dismissive laugh. “Honestly, I don’t feel like it. But Belle, it seems like you’re really eager for me to go.” 

Belle mistook my disinterest for fear. “I knew it–you’re scared! Look, if you’re really pregnant, just admit it to Mr. Walker right now and settle this privately. It’ll be a lot easier for everyone if you do. But if you keep denying it and let things spiral out of control, well who knows what’ll happen then?” 

I turned directly to the principal and saïd firmly, “This is a misunderstanding. I’m not pregnant, and I see no need to go to the hospital for any sort of test.” 

Belle wasn’t about to back down after hearing that. She immediately cut in, blocking any chance for me to finish. “Mr. Walker, no way!” she exclaimed, practically trembling with indignation. 

“If she doesn’t go, there’s no way to give everyone a proper explanation! Hayley’s ruining the school’s reputation, and just because she’s close with the Southwells doesn’t mean she gets to walk away without consequences!” 

The principal pressed his lips together, thinking. Finally, he spoke. “Belle does have a point,” he said, then turned to me. 

“Hayley, I trust you, but this rumor is everywhere right now. If we don’t address it, not only will it hurt your reputation, but it’ll reflect poorly on the school as well. 

“I believe the only way to put an end to this is to give everyone the truth. 

“So how about this–I’ll accompany you to the hospital for a check–up, and we’ll clear your name once and for all.” 

I thought for a moment before saying, “Mr. Walker, as I’ve already mentioned, I’m not pregnant. If you insist that I go to the hospital, I’m fine with that. But if it’s ultimately proven that I’m innocent, then what about the student who maliciously slandered me and damaged my reputation? How does the school plan to handle that?“– 

The principal sighed and replied, “If it turns out that you’re innocent, and it’s also proven that someone here deliberately stirred up trouble and fabricated this story, the school will make sure justice is served. Today, one of you will end up leaving this school. No exceptions.” 

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Chapter 325 Settling It Privately 

Belle’s POV: 

When I heard the principal’s words, my heart dropped. There was no room for negotiation in what he’d just said.