Alpha Hayley's Destined Mate novel Chapter 547

Chapter 547 Done Independently 

Hayley’s POV: 

Francis’s expression was grave. 

+8 Pearls 

He sighed softly, then looked at me and said, “Hayley, you know I’ve always had high expectations for you.” 

Recalling the rumors I’d skimmed through online carlier, I immediately understood the subtext behind 

his words. 

Keeping a polite smile, I replied calmly, “Professor Cain if there’s something you’d like to say, please be direct.” 

He seemed slightly taken aback by my straightforwardness but quickly nodded. Turning to his desk, he pulled out two pieces of draft paper from under his teaching materials and laid them flat on the table. 

“These are the calculations from the math problems you solved earlier. Take a look–do they seem familiar?” he asked, his tone even. 

I glanced down briefly and answered honestly, “Yes, they’re mine.” 

I recall asking if anyone had guided you through these problems, and you said you completed them independently,” he continued. 

“That’s correct,” I replied with the same composed smile. 

Francis’s face darkened slightly. “Here’s the issue. This problem was created by Academician Ethan Drake. He personally confirmed that, so far, only one person has ever solved it successfully–and the process was incredibly rigorous and complex.” 

He tapped the paper. “But your solution is too simple. It raises serious suspicions of cheating.” 

Meeting his disappointed, doubtful gaze, I simply smiled, unbothered. 

After a brief silence, I looked directly at him. “Professor Cain, if I’m not mistaken, there’s an international mathematics competition‘ happening in about a month correct?” 

“Yes,” he nodded, somewhat puzzled. “Are you planning to participate? But you don’t have any experience with such events. And to enter an international competition, you’d need to have won a gold medal in the national math contest first, which I doubt-” 

“There’s no ‘doubt,” I cut him off smoothly. “There are countless countries around the world. Somewhere, a competition is always taking place. I’ll secure my spot in the international math competition before it 

starts.” 

With that, I saw no point in dragging the conversation any further. 

“If there’s nothing else, I have an appointment this evening. I’ll be leaving now,” I said casually. 

“Go ahead,” Francis replied, waving his hand dismissively, his expression still filled with disappointment and disbelief. 

I nodded politely, then left his office without another word. 

1/2 

Chapter 547 Done Independently 

As I approached the door, I spotted Mira leaning against the wall, clearly eavesdropping. 

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“What are you doing here?” I asked, only to realize a beat later that she was probably sent by Benjamin. 

Mira didn’t bother explaining. Hands stuffed into her pockets, she turned lazily and started walking ahead of me. 

I followed her, and as we walked, it struck me that with everything I had planned, I couldn’t rely on Benjamin to pick me up all the time. 

After some thought, I stopped and called out, “Mira.” 

She paused mid–step, her sharp brows knitting together like blades. She stood there casually, shaking her right leg with a cocky, devil–may–care–attitude. “What?” 

“Drive,” I said with a grin.